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1 How To Replace A $100,000+ Salary Within 6 MONTHS Through Buying A Small Business w/ Alex Kamenca & Carley Mitus 57:50
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Alex (@alex_kamenca) and Carley (@carleymitus) are both members of our Action Academy Community that purchased TWO small businesses last thursday! Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 15 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Want to know which investment strategy is best for you? Take our Free Asset-Selection Quiz Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate : How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben ActionAcademy.com…
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Yoga and ayurveda conversations for smart, compassionate practice with Kathryn Anne Flynn. Featuring wisdom + resources for curious yoga teachers and students to cultivate kind minds and smart hearts.
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In this episode, Kathryn dives into the relentless inner critic we all know too well—the “tyranny of shoulds.” Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, Kathryn explores how modern life amplifies our expectations, often leading to burnout, anxiety, and that nagging sense of never being quite enough. Through gentle storytelling and practical suggestions, this pop up episode encourages us to recognize and soften those harsh self-demands, cultivating a more compassionate and spacious inner world. Tune in to hear: How our “shoulds” have evolved and multiplied in the age of technology and social media. Ways to notice and question the expectations we place on ourselves and others. Practical steps to experiment with letting go of some of these “shoulds.” A guided reflection to help cultivate self-compassion and ease. Interested in diving deeper? Check out my upcoming retreat program, Bodymindfulness: Cultivating Awareness through Gentle Care , where we’ll explore practices and reflections to unwind from the pressures of daily life and get to know ourselves at a spiritual and cellular level. The retreat blends yoga and somatic practices, mindfulness, psychology, and Ayurveda, and is the perfect opportunity to nurture yourself in a supportive community. Exciting news! I’m thrilled to announce that a brand-new podcast series is in the works. Stay tuned for more details, where we’ll continue these rich conversations and explore even more ways to live with ease and authenticity. Journalling Prompts: 1. Reflect on one of your “shoulds” that has been weighing on you. Write down where it came from and what it demands of you. Then, ask yourself: Is this truly necessary? Does it reflect my own values and needs, or is it coming from an external expectation? 2. Think back to a moment when you felt a sense of ease or peace. Describe the experience in as much sensory detail as you can—what were you doing, feeling, hearing, or seeing? What made that moment stand out as peaceful, and how could you create more moments like it? 3. Consider an expectation you hold for yourself that has never felt fully “satisfied.” Explore what “good enough” might look like for this expectation. What would it mean to redefine success or contentment in this area of your life? 4. Create a list of affirmations to support the Medicine of Enoughness. Examples could be: “I am enough, as I am.” “My efforts are enough.” “I am here” (to cultivate presence without pulling yourself into the future). Repeat them to yourself out loud, noticing any resistance or discomfort. What makes these statements feel true or untrue? Stay Connected: If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. You can also follow me on social media @kathrynanneflynn for more updates and content that supports your journey.…
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Is Yin Yoga accessible? It can be! Nyk Danu, yin yoga trainer and yoga therapist, joins Kathryn to chat about responsive, inclusive approaches to the quiet practice. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Nyk Danu Is a Yoga therapist, Yin Yoga teacher trainer and, Yoga business mentor. She lives in the enchanted city of Victoria on magical Vancouver island, where she teaches Y oga MisFits; Gen Xers (and sometimes y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles, alternative folks, rebels, underdogs, punx, introverts, geeks, and bookworms. When Nyk is not teaching Yoga, you’ll find her expanding her personal tattoo collection, walking by the ocean, or curled up at home watching Star Trek or immersed in a book. You can learn more about on her website nykdanu.com/…
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1 Cultural Awareness and Respect in Yoga with Emmy Chahal 1:01:38
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How to engage with yoga with respect and awareness for its cultural context is the foundation of this discussion with Emmy Chahal. Emmy Chahal is a trauma informed yoga teacher, bodyworker/energy healer and workshop facilitator teaching at the crossroads of business, social justice, and spirituality. She lends her unique perspective to this pillar in the ethical use of yoga. Raised as a child with Yoga and Ayurveda, Emmy was introduced to yoga by her mother and grandmother. Through her North Indian heritage, which encompasses the practices of yoga, and an academic education rooted in systems of power, healing from systemic oppression, and embodied pedagogies - she works with clients to facilitate holistic wellness. Find her work at www.emmychahal.com The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes Podcast episode about Yogi Bhajan and other 20th century yogis in North America. Also here . Kallie Schut https://www.rebelyogatribe.co.uk/ Jessica Barudin (indigenous yoga teacher) https://www.jessicabarudin.com/ The Alchemy of Adversity online workshop through Yoga Outreach…
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1 Regulating Yoga and the Yoga Alliance 1:34:37
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A panel of yogis discusses the regulating (or lack thereof) of yoga, and the role of the Yoga Alliance. A conversation with Daniel Clement, Brea Johnson, and Mona Warner. We discuss... what aspects of the yoga experience could be regulated and the difficulties of such a diverse field what is the Yoga Alliance, and what it is not experiences and frustrations with the Yoga Alliance, including the membership fees which are the same for an individual to an organization is there an alternative to the Yoga Alliance? Find our guests today... Daniel Clement Brea Johnson Mona Warner The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Racism and Sensing Space with Mitzi Melaine Wilson 1:21:54
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: A conversation sensing into the practice of accountability and repair with Mitzi Melaine Wilson. We discuss racism, wisdom on the resourcing power of yoga, as well as exclusive spaces in yoga. We also arrive at the exclusionary space of yoga's social media, which is how we got here initially.... Mitzi Melaine Wilson is a yoga teacher and consultant for non-profits with leadeship roles in behavioural health, community development, criminal justice and youth and young adult development. She is also a self described mystic. She loves observing life and all the magic the universe holds. The practices she shares are inspired by her own personal growth and healing experiences. Her goal is to be a healer by helping people in communities reconcile psyche and soul. After posting about "where theories of power and oppression meet policy" on social media, someone I mutually followed (Mitzi) initially "Liked" the post and disconnected from me on social media. Wanting to check in and own the possible impact of my post, I reached out to Mitzi and offered to chat, if she was interested. That was all - to connect and discuss what happened - but the potential for our conversation was evident. We decided to record the conversation and then decide if it would become a podcast. We wanted to share that yoga and its practices can cultivate the skillfulness to talk about racism, and as Mitzi shares toward the end of our chat, this is the beginning of ongoing conversations. Mitzi also wanted to share that she "honours Michelle Cassandra Johnson and her book Skill in Action . I also acknowledge my mentor/teacher Linda Sama Karl , as well as all the teachers that saw me and were a part of my journey. I also acknowledge and honor my father and all my ancestors so presently with me. As well as Sonya Renee Taylor , I have been greatly influenced by her work. In addition, the work Healing Justice frame shared by Prentis Hemphill . There are many more and I extend gratitude and appreciation for all who resource me with the words and wisdom known and unknown." Links Mitzi Melaine Wilson on Instagram The BIPOC Project This podcast continues through support by patrons like you. Offerings are as little as $5, and patrons receive exclusive resources, including video asana classes, livestream Q&A, and bonus podcast materials. Go to www.patreon.com/intelligentedgeyoga and click on the big orange button to join. For more information about Kathryn Flynn, go to www.intelligentedge.yoga…
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1 Let's Not Call It Sound Healing with Megan Marie Gates 1:03:39
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Megan Marie Gates is a queer sound practitioner, movement teacher and creative artist who uses crystal bowls, vocal toning, and other instrumentation to create sound meditations and experiences. We discuss the "sound" field and Megan helps us navigate some of the trickiness when you call it sound healing. We also discuss the difficulty of aligning bowls with chakras, and Megan encourages us to trust our own intuition and be observers of our experience when it comes to sound. Megan offers trainings to help yoga practitioners and any one else interested in offering sound experiences! Her upcoming training is online - May 28-31, register here . You can find more of Megan's work on her website here .…
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Half of the first Ayurveda Foundations lecture, including an introduction to the medic to the gods - Dhanvantari - and his origin story. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Animal Tales from Yoga, Buddhism, and the Blogosphere 34:36
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A few animal tales and what we learn from them - keeping it light! An introduction to the Panchatantra - moral tales from ancient India - and Jataka tales, their evolution into stories about the Buddha. A hilarious story about a dog from Hyperbole and a Half makes an appearance, as does Ludacris. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Links: Masters of Love (four ways of responding) Do Animals Overeat? When the Elephant Was a Buddha by Mark McGinnis Ganesha Goes to Lunch by Kamla Kapur Hyperbole and a Half (book) Hyperbole and a Half (blog)…
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1 Settle into Sleep - A Guided Meditation for Falling Asleep 24:58
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A sleep-specific approach to yoga nidra - guided meditation - sweetly designed to help you settle. Whether you are napping, supported on your yoga mat with props, or falling asleep in bed, the binaural beats of the background music gently lull, while you are guided through a rotation of awareness. The last 5 minutes are the background music slowly tapering off. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: A specific response to the coronavirus crisis and practice during this time. A little talk on moving your work online and other suggestions for this time, as well as shaping a personal practice for this season/situation, coping with anxiety in meditation, and some guidelines for right speech and "right social sharing". As promised: Mr. Music bit from John Mulaney's Sack Lunch Bunch on Netflix Letting Go of Control - a talk from Michael Stone…
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: The evening yoga nidra from the autumn retreat - 30 minutes of guided meditation for you. Choose a comfortable position; the closing music is absent for this episode so your closing is gentle.…
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The second dharma talk from the autumn silent retreat, which continues along the theme of women specifically on retreat, including a humorous telling of Siddhartha's last night before enlightenment. We discuss the mindfulness meditation technique of mental noting and then partake in a 30 minute meditation. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
The opening dharma talk from this autumn's Supportive Silent Retreat, which happened to be attended by all women. What does retreat specifically mean to women? What are the burdens of stress specific to them, including the labour of care? We rove around pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), pranayama, Ayurveda, and the last night of the Siddhartha's life before enlightenment as The Buddha. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Chronic Pain, Restorative Yoga and Death Care with Erin Bidlake 1:10:30
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Erin Bidlake found relief from the symptoms of lyme disease through yoga, and now shares her passion for not just coping, but thriving, when you live with chronic pain. A death care community educator and death doula, Erin and I discuss what it means to be of service to those with life-limiting diagnoses. Erin is leading the Experience Restorative Yoga and Teach Restorative Yoga modules for the intelligent edge yoga 300 hour yoga program in February in Ottawa (you can attend one or either!) Erin is a death doula and hospice volunteer We discuss the continuum of Yin to Restorative Yoga She shares about her journey through undiagnosed lyme disease and how living without a diagnosis upended her plans for life Find out more about Erin at www.erinbidlake.com .…
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1 Biopsychosocial Model of Pain and Spine Health with Geoff Outerbridge 1:01:53
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For ten years, Geoff Outerbridge has been the Clinical Director for World Spine Care, a non-profit organization devoted to bringing spinal health and reducing pain in underserved global communities. We discuss the complexities of pain, causes of pain and injury, and how your spine is more resilient than you think. We also discuss... Evidence of yoga being slightly superior to other movement practices as a pain-prevention routine How asymmetry is the rule of the body, and asymmetry is not going to necessarily cause you pain or injury Slump stretching and yin yoga - its effectiveness and who is it not appropriate for? The importance of sleep in your health The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com LINKS Dr. Geoff Outerbridge bio and his clinic, Integrate Ottawa Amazing People: Geoff Outerbridge World Spine Care World Spine Care Yoga Project…
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Ecodharma - Buddhist teachings for the ecological crisis is a book by David Loy on his vision for modern Buddhists to tread the ecosattva path. We discuss practice in the age of the climate crisis, and he shares wisdom from his decades as a scholar and practitioner-teacher. Show Links David R. Loy Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center…
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Isn't yoga stress reduction? Some people say no, but stress reduction is one of the primary reasons people start a yoga program. This episode explores some of the reasons we're stressed, stressed differently, and how they relate to a spiritual program. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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Harry Potter yoga philosophy continues! Finishing up pedagogy (teaching methods) with Lupin, the answers of Albus Dumbledore, the karma of Sirius Black, and finally visiting texts that elicit strong emotional responses. "Da da da da da da da da..." (textual reprensetation of Hedwig's Theme) The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
What do the magic of Harry Potter and yoga have in common? We discuss commonalities between the books and the way they portray magic, as well as the first half of a conversation about pedagogy (teaching methods) and Hogwarts. Episode one of two! The journey continues with the next episode. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Feedback: Giving, Receiving and Integrating Compassionately 39:42
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Receiving feedback is not a moral failing, and offering it helps hold community leaders accountable. It's a critical component of responsible spiritual leadership, and so I thought I'd chat about my biggest takeaways from receiving feedback and some insight from the facilitator's seat. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
The podcast returns to ask what's next! Making yoga work (and how to know what you're doing isn't working), as well as making yoga podcasting work. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Leslie Kaminoff: Success Arises From Being Effective 1:14:31
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Leslie Kaminoff is one of the most recognized and respected names in American yoga, but he owes it all to Canada... We talk about his beginnings as a teacher, the Yoga Alliance standards creation and review, as well as some breathwork techniques and when holding the breath makes sense. We also discuss... Leslie's forty years as a teacher, and he got started with teaching in Canada! Learning from Swami Vishnudevananda and his senior students in Val Morin, Quebec, so as a Canadian, I insist on credit for his education. (We also talk about TKV Desikachar, who was his Teacher.) We discuss the difference between instructor and teacher, and how Leslie sat at the table during the creation of the Yoga Alliance standards (back when it was Unity in Yoga). We discuss the Standards Review Yoga Alliance is undertaking, and what we both think will come of them. Since Leslie knows so much about breath work and breath anatomy, we discuss breath retention and how it’s a natural inclination that can be really helpful.…
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Elise Joan is a bright, bold presence - she puts herself out there - and has done yoga DVDs, television, and has a thriving online yoga business. We talk about putting it all out there, and her initial start in acting and musical theatre and how she could translate making it in one tough industry to another when her voice gave out and she had to make a change. We also discusss... Elise’s original pursuit of acting and musical theatre, and making it work in difficult, competitive fields. (She started off on the road to medical school, and decided on musical theatre instead!), grieving the end of her acting career and moving yoga online for sustainable practice.…
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1 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy with Michael Lee 59:48
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Michael Lee of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy had a good thing going, but still decided to change course and pursue yoga, and ultimately yoga therapy. We talk about his 30+ year career and his takeaways as a long-term practitioner and teacher. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Yoga Business School with Ava Taylor of YAMA Talent 48:50
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The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: It can be an uncomfortable topic, unless you’re speaking with someone as ebullient as Ava Taylor. The founder and chief catalyst of YAMA Talent, Ava is optimistic and pragmatic about the business of yoga, and she shares her story, what it’s like working with yogis, and the qualities that make a successful yogi. We discuss… Ava’s background, including the impact of inherited trauma from her great-grandparents’ slavery, and how she got into yoga to re-direct The yoga scene in the 90s in California, and how Ava saw that yogis needed help figuring out the business scene No, it turns out, some people will not sign contracts during Mercury Retrograde What’s the next big thing in yoga? We talk about the increasing and needed role of niche-yoga, but what’s the potential for yoga teachers in the future - Ava’s best advice for yoga teachers who want to refine their promotion skills and the qualities successful teachers share…
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1 Future You is So Much Happier! Karma, Habits + Yoga Philosophy 49:39
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Looking to change some habits? Pretty much anyone who practices yoga is invested in improving their discernment, discipline, and cultivating healthy ways of living. Following up from last episode on willpower, we talk about the psychology of habits, the yoga philosophy of them, and even touch on a summary of Gretchen Rubin's habits read "Better Than Before". the Amy Schumer skit about a clothes shop where you shop for your "future size" inspired the title of this episode what I forgot to include about willpower last time around, especially the theory of "ego depletion" (running out of willpower) karma, samskaras, and other yoga philosophy that should inform how we proceed with behavior in the world The Psychology of Habit by Charles Duhigg, what we learn from mental energy and habit formation and what he and The Willpower Instinct reference that may not be true a summary of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin, provided by my friend and peer, Erin Bidlake a story to sum up why we're cultivating excellent spiritual practice even in our householder lives (since we may feel like the practice isn't that spiritual!) Get the links I reference in the show at www.intelligentedge.yoga…
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1 The Universe Doesn't Have Your Back (But It's OK) 39:07
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Yoga philosophy does not characterize the universe as a glorious place designed to fulfill all your wishes if you ask it nicely. That doesn't mean goal setting is bad - quite the contrary - but this is a cheeky exploration into the difference between new age spirituality pop religion and yoga philosophy. We go into some psychology on willpower and self-control, too! Give that it's the new year, we talk about... Where the phrase "the universe has your back" came from and Gabrielle Bernstein (who is a heck of a lot more popular on instagram than I am) How heavily influenced by latent Christian culture new age spirituality can be, including evangelical movements How this differs from yoga philosophy, which does not see the universe as omniscient and providing Why goal setting is a good thing for yogis to do and participate in, and some interesting facts about willpower from The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal And more! The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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Disagreeing with people can be uncomfortable, but it's a part of life and one that often helps further understandings of other people's experiences and opinions. Culturally, we're getting worse at disagreeing with each other, and the popular perception of yogis often makes disagreeing more difficult. Let's talk about disagreeing in conversation, and then a little bit about disagreements in the yoga world right now. I talk about generally disagreeing with people and frame it within the yogic system of ego/preference What happens to us on a physiological level when we disagree? Some of the critiques being leveled against the Ashtanga system right now, and a brief note about Sri Pattabhi Jois' abuses toward his students Why disagreeing around Ashtanga is so personal The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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1 Ayurveda's Nourishing Practices with Mona Warner 1:12:35
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Ayurveda's nourishing practices with Mona Warner! Find her at www.janatiyoga.com . Mona is a yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic practitioner, and she's one of my favourite people on the planet. We talk about different designations in Ayurveda, how you can work with practitioners, approaches to diet and wellness, and Ayurveda's ability to support people going through intensive treatments. The Ayurveda of dogs and puppies (not kidding – we briefly talk about this!) Why Kapha dosha (earth and water elements) govern early life, and not Vata (air and space elements) Pathology and its causes, including touching on cancer and the complexity of doshic-imbalance when it comes to pathology Who can help you in Ayurvedic consultations, and what the designations are and the difference in their scopes of practice How Ayurveda can support people undergoing cancer treatment, or similarly invasive, intense allopathic (“Western”) medicine treatments How yoga and Ayurveda dialogue and they’re ability to help us in self-realization and self-healing The disconnect between popular yoga diets and Ayurvedic recommendations Conserving our Ayurvedic opinions (brahmacharya) until people ask for our opinions Our experience of wellness is contrasted against the most suffering and the most joy we’ve ever had How often the feelings of wellness that are celebrated in our culture are not necessarily the nourishing practices for our biology And! how over-nourishment comes from a sense of depletion, because that’s our cultural modus operandi The relationship between yoga and eating disorders, and how we choose diets to exercise food restrictions How Ayurveda views vegetarianism and veganism, since it supports dominantly eating plants! The emotional “stuff” of food and sharing meals Exploring food sensitivities and if you actually have one or not, and developing tools to navigate sensitivities Supplements’ role in Ayurvedic wellness and working with an AP The importance of individualized wellness, and a sidenote about triphala (a three-fruit supplement) The new frontiers of Ayurveda, and what they can offer to local folk wisdom The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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Fear and difficult emotions are often part of the pregnancy experience, and many women turn to yoga - or continue their yoga - through their pregnancy to help with the anxiety of navigating pregnancy and labour. Nicky Poole is an experienced mum, prenatal yoga teacher, and teacher trainer, and we chat about moving from rules-making to contextual reasoning to think our way through what's appropriate for parents-to-be. We chat about... Nicky’s background as one of the first studio owner’s in Vietnam with her first studio in Ho Chi Minh City Her move to Canada, and starting her teaching career in Toronto as she also became mum to her second son How parenting influences teaching yoga, both the content and the practicalities The pressures on women to perform pregnancy in a particular way The culture of fear around pregnancy and labour, and how we can support women in processing their experiences Allowing for the multiplicity of emotions that women may have, and acknowledging that there’s no homogenous birth experience The importance of cultivating trust in a prenatal yoga community and cultivating dialogue Sensitivity to pregnancy loss in a prenatal setting The importance of talking about labour in prenatal yoga settings Teaching prenatal yoga teacher training with logical reasoning and discussion rather than rule-making Minimizing postures that increase intra-abdominal pressure during pregnancy Creating space for both strengthening and relaxation in prenatal classes, including teaching them how to activate their pelvic floor and learning to relax the pelvic floor Some excellent resources for yoga teachers interested in learning about female anatomy and labour (all linked in the show notes!) Find Nicky at www.nickypoole.com The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com…
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