▶ 672: How to Personalize Your Healthspan Journey with Rachele Pojednic
When you search online for ways to live a healthy life, you're bombarded by charismatic speakers, some with medical degrees or PhDs, promising miracle cures. From cancer treatments to fat-burning morn
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▶ Roberta McGinley - Hot Studios Are Bouncing Back
Roberta McGinley, once owner of Tadasana Yoga Studio in Wappingers Falls NY, talks with J about owning centers and finding places to teach. They discuss when Roberta hosted J for a workshop in 2018, d
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▶ 671: How to Love Someone with Mental Illness with Dr. Michelle D. Sherman
Have you ever struggled to support a close friend or family member dealing with a mental health condition? How do you know when you're truly helping rather than enabling? When should you push, simply
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▶ Yoga(ish): Parenting & Real Talk
We're happy to be back with Yoga(ish)! On this episode, we reflect on Autism Acceptance Month. We talk about internalized ableism, ADHD, the power of special interests, and how creating the right envi
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▶ Judith Valerie - Old School Ways of Enduring Community
Judith Valerie, a Raleigh NC tradition for over 30 years, talks with J about sticking to principles and building creative spiritual community. They discuss students that inspire, early childhood exper
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▶ Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout
Feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed in your teaching journey?In this episode, Jason shares 5 timeless lessons from yoga philosophy that support you — the teacher. These aren’t abstract ideas for
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▶ 670: Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Mel Pohl
Chronic pain affects as many as 1 in 5 people worldwide and can lead to a huge reduction in quality of life, drug addiction, and very desperate outcomes. Today’s guest helps people use tools like mind
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▶ How to Find Your Teaching Voice and Keep it for the Long Haul
On this episode, Jason shares how to find your voice as a yoga teacher, how it evolves through different life phases, and how to sustain it over the long haul. You’ll learn why finding your voice is a
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▶ Mike Huggins - Maintaining the Spark of Yoga Service
Mike Huggins, author of Going OM: A CEO's Journey from a Prison Facility to Spiritual Tranquility, founder of Transformation Yoga Project, and long time friend of the show, talks with J about the stat
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▶ The Confident Yoga Teacher: 5 Skills You Didn’t Learn in Your 200-Hour to Transform Your Te
On this episode, Jason addresses a common question he gets from yoga teachers: When will I start to feel more sure of myself, more confident in my teaching? Whether you’re newly certified or have been
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▶ 669: Constipation Nation with Dr. Carmen Fong
On any given day, up to one in three people experience GI tract it's gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation. These issues are not only common but complex to understand. This week
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▶ Danielle Kunz Dwyer - Finding Joy Even Though It’s Stressful
Danielle Kunz Dwyer, founder of Yoga For You, talks with J about organizing a business and being together in a more expansive state. They discuss connecting via email and open sourcing info on how to
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▶ 668: Endurance Lessons from an Anthropologist with Dr. Michael Crawley
In endurance sports, certain countries consistently dominate the podium. While many theories attempt to explain this, the most overlooked—and perhaps the most relevant—is culture. The influence of you
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▶ Pranayama Series #3: Evening Breathwork for Relaxation & Sleep with Jason Crandell
In this episode, Jason guides you through 3 simple yet powerful pranayama techniques to help you unwind, relax, and get better night's sleep. These breathing exercises are perfect for reducing stress,
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▶ Mariela Cruz - Who is in Authority and What is the Criteria?
Mariela Cruz talks with J about her recent post entitled, The Death of My School in Mysore. They discuss discovering her guru Sharath Jois while being a mother of seven children and a lawyer, becomi
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▶ 667: Longevity & Your Face with Dr. Cory S. Goldberg
Aging is deeply no right or wrong way to do it. Some people embrace every new anti-aging intervention, while others prefer to let nature take its course. But what does science say abo
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▶ Pranayama Series #2: 5 Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make When Teaching Pranayama
Teaching pranayama and breathwork can feel for experienced yoga teachers. In this episode, Jason breaks down the five most common mistakes teachers make when teaching pranayama and o
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▶ Giana Gambino & Bradshaw Wish - Sustaining the Profession
Giana Gambino & Bradshaw Wish, founders of C.A.Y.A Yoga School and hosts of The Funny Thing About Yoga Podcast, talk with J about the ins and outs of having a yoga career in 2025. They discuss having
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▶ 666: The Future of Medicine with Dr. Abraham M. Nussbaum
We’re navigating a paradox in health and wellness. Developed nations are sicker than ever, yet healthcare systems have reached remarkable levels of advancement. At the same time, access to care, healt
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▶ Pranayama Series #1: Why Breathwork Matters in Yoga Classes
This is episode 1 of a four-part series on Pranayama: On this episode, we explore why breathwork matters so much for yoga teachers and how to effectively integrate pranayama into your yoga classes.Whe
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▶ Neal Shaffer - Deciding What Practice Will Be
Neal Shaffer, founder of First Mile Strategies, talks with J about what it's like for new teachers in today's climate. They discuss finding Rodney Yee through Comcast On-Demand, doing hybrid teacher t
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▶ 665: Strong Joints After 50 with Will Harlow
By middle age, most people have at least one joint that causes them problems—maybe a knee, hip, their lower back, or shoulder. How should you handle it? Painkillers? Physical therapy? Surgery? These a
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▶ Jonathan Sattin - A Place Where People Feel Connected
Jonathan Sattin, founder of triyoga and the forthcoming HOME, returns to talk with J about how we got to the current crossroads we face and the reasons for opening a new center. They discuss the eleme
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▶ How to Plan a Month-Long Yoga Series: Teaching Beyond Individual Classes
Looking for fresh ideas to keep your classes engaging and effective? In this episode of Yogaland, we’ll show you how to plan a month-long yoga series that helps your students build skills, gain confid
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▶ 664: Your Healthiest Brain with Dr. Sui H. Wong
When we think about improving our health, our brain is often overlooked, but it shouldn't be. illnesses are among the leading causes of death globally. Even more pressing, a sick, in
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▶ Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dr. Kyla Pearce
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Whether mild (commonly called a concussion) or severe, TBI can create long-term health challenges ranging from cognit
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▶ Nyk Danu - Making it Work Against All Odds
Nick Danu, host of the Yin Yoga Podcast, returns to talk with J about navigating the yoga profession in a post-pandemic time. They discuss the importance of email lists and independent Online platform
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▶ 663: Introduction to Metabolomics with Oliver Fiehn
When you hear the word “metabolism,” you might think of calories or basal metabolic rate—the energy your body needs to survive. But metabolism is much more than that. It’s a complex network of process
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▶ Why Yoga Teachers Should Think Like Educators: The Keys to Making Your Teaching Stick
Have you ever felt like your students aren’t fully absorbing what you’re teaching? Want to make your cues, sequences, and insights truly stick? On this episode, Jason reveals the top teaching strategi
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▶ Julie Smerdon - Shared Practices and Saving Graces
Julie Smerdon returns to talk with J about meeting the challenge of life's crossroads and the difference between trust and faith. They discuss recent health scares and forced moves, dealing with death
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▶ 662: Good Ideas for Bad Knees with Daniel White
Bad knees can feel like a roadblock to living your best life, but modern treatments and techniques can offer real solutions. Whether you're exploring the cutting-edge possibilities of PRP injections,
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▶ Yoga(ish): Adult Braces, New Hobbies & A Horse Named Namaste
Jason’s getting Invisalign. Andrea’s diving into writing. Our daughter just got a new horse named… Namaste. Yep. It’s a lot. 🤣In this episode of Yoga(ish), we get about self-conscious
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▶ Sebastian Shaw - People Not Protocols
Sebastian Shaw, a Clinical Social Work/Therapist and old friend of J's, joins the show to talk about the blessings and burdens of a life dedicated to helping people. They discuss how Sebastian and J m
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▶ 661: Fix Your Stress with Nick Bolhuis
When stress turns into overwhelm and overwhelm leads to burnout, we all break down in different ways. Some of us get sick or feel anxious and depressed, others retreat into isolation or dive into hype
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▶ Active Peace Yoga: In Conversation with Reggie Hubbard
Reggie Hubbard, founder of Active Peace Yoga, has stories to share: He has spent the past year building his online meditation, sound healing, and resilience trainings online, all while recovering from
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▶ Rebecca Sebastian - Organizations, Credentials, Livelihoods
Rebecca Sebastian, founder of Sunlight Yoga and host of the Working in Yoga Podcast, talks with J about recent shifts and long standing debates within the yoga profession. They discuss the history of
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▶ Yogaish: Project Overwhelm, Morning Pages, & NBA Serendipity
This week, Jason shares his ambitious new project of documenting a 200-hour yoga teacher training, Andrea has a surprise run-in with one of her favorite actors, and Jason recounts reconnects with high
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▶ 660: Why We Eat Too Much with Andrew Jenkinson
Why do you feel hungry, even when you’ve eaten plenty? What drives your cravings, second servings, and post-dinner sweet tooth? In this week’s episode, we dive into the untold story behind hunger and
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▶ Emily Smith - Ins and Outs of Online Yoga Industry
Emily Smith, founder of Yogaversity, talks with J about the former and current state of online yoga. They discuss her eight-year tenure as a producer for Yoga International and the transition from pri
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▶ 659: Finding Mental Health in 2025 with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
When you're physically ill, rest and support are often readily offered. But when you're mentally with anxiety, depression, or even deeper struggles—not only is recognition rare, but t
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▶ Steve Szakal - Becoming the Best Version of Your Self
Steve Szakal, ultra runner and yoga teacher, talks with J about overcoming life's obstacles and being who we are meant to be. They discuss getting caught up in the war on drugs, the inhumanity of inst
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▶ 658: Will HRT give you cancer? with Dr. Erika Schwartz
In 2002, the Women's Health Initiative study on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) sent shockwaves through the medical world, halting a major study due to a reported 26% increase in breast cancer risk.
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▶ Rolf Gates - To Meet and Hold Suffering Wisely
Rolf Gates, author of Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well, talks with J live at the 20th Anniversary Celebration for Dragonfly Yoga about the role of yoga in recovery and what it me
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▶ Yogaish: Navigating Normal Amidst Chaos, Reclaiming Joy & a Thank You to LGBTQIA Artists
Is it just us or has it been an intense year already? We're here to help -- or at least we've got some ideas. On this episode: Jason shares a social media post calling for a bubble of sensible, critic
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▶ 657: Surf Therapy with Natalie Small
We’re living in a time where mental health is at an all-time low, and while awareness of the mental health crisis has never been higher, the question of what to do about it remains a mystery for many.
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▶ Vish Chatterji - Vedic Astrology and Your Deeper Soul
Vish Chatterji, author of Astrology Decoded: The Secret Science of India's Sages, talks with J about Vedic Astrology as a tool to align with divine nature and cultivate a Satvic existence. They discus
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▶ 656: A New Approach to Pain with Olivia Sinaiko and Vanessa Blackstone
Chronic pain affects an estimated one in five people, manifesting as knee pain, back pain, migraines, and countless other symptoms. Unfortunately, the pain management market is filled with questionabl
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▶ Laurie Lowe - Communities, Commitments, and Connection
Laurie Lowe, founder of Sage Yoga Studio, talks with J about growing a community and finding a wy to sustain it. They discuss meeting each other in Manchester, coming into yoga organically, British Wh
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▶ Jason answers: 'Should I teach yoga poses I don't actually practice?'
This week's solocast from Jason addresses a frequently asked question from yoga teachers: Should I teach yoga poses I don't actually practice? The answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think.
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▶ 655: Healthy Sleep for the Whole Family with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
When it comes to health and wellness, it’s easy to focus on diet, exercise, and even supplements, but sleep often takes a back seat. Since sleep is essential and happens every day, it might make more
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▶ Dan Alder - A Modern Story of Translating Patanjali
Dan Alder, coauthor of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras For the New Millennium: A Translation for the Modern Mind, talks with J about his story of owning a yoga center and translating Patanjali. They discuss t
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▶ 654: Overcoming the Fertility Crisis with Gabriela Rosa
Fertility isn’t just about having kids—it’s a health signal for everyone. Gabriela Rosa, a fertility expert, unpacks the deeper health issues often missed, why quick fixes don’t work, and how a holist
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▶ Sally Bassett - Spiritual Yoga
Sally Bassett, author of Spiritual Yoga via the Eight Limbs and founder of the Peace Through Yoga Foundation, talks with J about being called to volunteerism and how yoga leads to a r
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▶ 653: Staying Active Life in Midlife & Beyond with Kevin R. Stone, MD
One of the main reasons people stop doing the activities they love is to the lower back and knees, which are common in midlife and beyond. When most people see a doctor for these in
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▶ Clive Sheridan - Awakening Beyond the Mind
Clive Sheridan talks with J about the early days in yoga's migration west, devotion to inner divine presence, and the intimate experience of being with yourself. They discuss adventure travel in the e
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▶ Yoga-ish Mailbag: Favorite Family Moments, Good Reads, Fantasy Sporting Event
Our last episode of the year features answers to your burning questions. We talk about our favorite family moment of the year, our favorite books, Instagram accounts, which sporting event we'd go to i
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▶ 652: Leadership at Work with Robert Glazer
Since 2020, the way we work has shifted dramatically. Many of us are now working remotely, at least part-time, and even those back in physical offices face rapid turnover and increasingly demanding en
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▶ Holiday Mailbag: Glute Guidance, Pose Prep & Embracing a Teaching Rut
This week, we answer your burning questions! We discuss the benefits of long vs. short yoga practices, strengthening the piriformis, structuring cohesive flows for teachers, the role of counterposes i
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▶ Year End Check In with J - Finances, Faith, and God's Will
J returns to his annual ritual of doing a solo talk during the week of Christmas. He gives an update on the new center including the hard numbers, reflects on the decisions he has made in the administ
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▶ 651: Managing Heart Health with Dr. Matthew J. Budoff
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. While we know the importance of exercise, weight management, and blood pressure control, what role do scans and testing play? Can coronary ca
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