Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAutoimmune Diseases & Yoga - The Science, the Practice, and the Hope with Renu Jain
Episode 204
Autoimmune diseases can feel isolating and unpredictable, but yoga offers both science and hope. I sit down with yoga therapist and researcher Renu Jain to explore how stress, the gut, and the immune…
Published on 23 hours ago
30 Ways to Live Like A Yogi
Episode 203
Yoga doesn’t just live on the mat; it’s how we show up in everyday life. I share 30 simple ways to live like a yogi, from practicing gratitude and silence to decluttering, serving others, and reconne…
Published on 1 week ago
When Trust Is Broken: Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Yoga Spaces
Episode 202
When trust is broken in yoga spaces, the impact runs deep. I talk about sexual harassment, abuse of power, and misconduct in the yoga world—why silence protects harm, how to recognize red flags, and …
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
The Yoga Pose Born from a Curse - The Story of Ashtavakrasana
Episode 201
The story behind Ashtavakrasana, or Eight-Angled Pose, is as powerful as the pose itself. I share the tale of Sage Ashtavakra—born bent in eight places and mocked by many—whose wisdom and self-realiz…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Pain vs. Inflammation: What Every Yoga Teacher Should Know with Andrew McGonigle
Episode 200
Join me and Dr. Andrew McGonigle as we unpack the difference between pain and inflammation, how language and mindset shape the way students experience discomfort, and what yoga teachers can do to cre…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation (Explained)
Episode 199
Mindfulness and meditation often get used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. In this episode, I explain how mindfulness sets the stage for meditation, why they nourish each other like soil an…
Published on 1 month ago
The Untold Story Behind Shavāsana: The Death That Changed Everything
Episode 198
Discover the deeper meaning of Shavāsana beyond just lying down at the end of class. I share two powerful mythological stories that reveal how this pose symbolizes surrender, rebirth, and transformat…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
200 Hours, 300 Hours… But Are We Really Learning Yoga? With Medha Bhaskar
Episode 197
I sat down with Medha Bhaskar to unpack the real value behind 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings. We explored why so many programs fall short of preparing teachers, what’s often missing in mode…
Published on 2 months ago
Yoga In India versus America in 2025
Episode 196
After three weeks back in India, I’m sharing my fresh perspective on the yoga scene in 2025. From bustling rooftop classes to the deep sense of community in local shalas, yoga here feels refreshingly…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Non-violent Communication for Yoga Teachers with Judith Hanson Lasater
Episode 195
While I’m still in India, I wanted to revisit one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast, with Judith Hanson Lasater on non-violent communication for yoga teachers. I chose to s…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago