▶ 535: Menopause Bootcamp with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD
The average life expectancy 100 years ago was around 53 or 54 years whereas the average life where I live today is over 80 - this is a radical change. When the average person is adding three decades t
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▶ 7 Ways to Market Your Yoga Business That Aren't Social Media with Nyk Danu
This week on the podcast I am joined by Nyk Danu. Nyk is a yin yoga teacher, a yoga business mentor, and the founder of Yoga for Misfits. In this episode of the show, Nyk shares 7 ways to market your
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▶ Catherine Annis - Evolution of Yoga Teacher Training
Catherine Annis, core teacher for Intelligent Yoga Teacher Training, talks with J about yoga and the evolution of yoga teacher training. They discuss her start as a dancer and earl
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▶ PREMIUM Robert Moses - Consciousness, Liberation, and Karma
Robert Moses, founder of Namarupa: Categories of Indian Thought, talks with J about subtle aspects of yoga philosophy and life. They discuss his transition from architecture to a spiritual path, his t
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▶ 534: How to Fix Gas & Bloating with Dr. Megan Rossi
Did you know your body contains just as many bacteria cells as human cells–about 30 trillion in total? Around 3 lbs of those little buggers live in your tract, and just as our planet’
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▶ The mental, emotional, and behavioral components of the doshas with Sarah Kucera
Today's guest, Sarah Kucera, is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and chiropractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. In this chat, we talk about Sarah's new book, The Seven Ways of Ayurveda, which
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▶ How to Use Somatics to Regulate Your Nervous System with Victoria Albina
This week on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Albina. Victoria is a Master Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping wo
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▶ Libby Hinsley - Yoga and Hypermobility Syndromes
Libby Hinsley, author of Yoga for Bendy People, talks with J about the prevalence and education gap regarding hypermobility syndromes. They discuss the lack of understanding and confusion around diagn
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▶ PREMIUM Gina Zimmerman - Beyond Personal Identity
Gina Zimmerman is an old friend of J's and they talk about longevity as a teacher and going beyond personal identity. They discuss meeting in Brooklyn 18 years ago, NY during 9/11, the rise and fall o
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▶ 533: How to Rehab Your Feet with Christopher Ioannou
Christopher McDougal’s 2009 book, Born to Run, brought minimal footwear and the importance of healthy feet to the forefront of fitness conversations At the time, there were just a cou
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▶ Tips for Running a Successful Yoga Studio with Jessica
This week on the podcast I am joined by Jessica Jessica is a yoga teacher, fitness enthusiast, as well as an advocate for mental health. She is also the owner of Cedar Wellness St
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▶ Nikki Costello - Reimagining the Classroom
Nikki Costello talks with J about the changing dynamics between yoga teachers, students, and institutions. They discuss their parallel trajectory of practice over the last thirty years, Nikki's evolut
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▶ PREMIUM Mike Huggins - Living Under A Broken Model
Mike Huggins, founder of Transformation Yoga Project and author of Going OM: A CEO's Journey from a Prison Facility to Spiritual Tranquility, returns to report on what is happening in yoga service. Th
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion #22: The Best Preparations for Lotus--and, where to put them in a
Learn to prepare yourself and your students for Lotus (Padmasana). There are countless postures that will help prepare your body for lotus, but these are my 7 this show supporter.acas
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▶ 532: Psychedelics as Medicine? with Matt Zemon
Various psychedelic drugs have been used for thousands of years by people all over the world, primarily in spiritual ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. In 1938 Albert Hoffman discovered LSD, and i
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▶ Chelsea Jackson Roberts, The fullness of my experiences make me who I am
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts joins me on the podcast today. You may know Chelsea from her current post as a Peloton yoga teacher, or from her numerous Yoga Journal covers, or as co-founder of Red Clay
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▶ Upleveling Your Yoga Business with Retreats with Erin Wimert
This week on the podcast I am joined by Erin Wimert. Erin is a yoga teacher and the founder of Panacea Retreats. Erin has been teaching yoga for 13 years and after years of teaching 15-20 classes per
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▶ Sukadev Bretz - How a Spiritual Community is Created
Sukadev Bretz, founder of Yoga Vidya, talks with J about going from being a disciple of Swami to founding a democratically run non-profit spiritual Yoga organization. They discuss what
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▶ PREMIUM Lizzie Lasater - Holding This Moment
Lizzie Lasater talks with J about her mom, finding her dharma, and walking a mystical path of beauty. They discuss her childhood experience of having a famous yoga mom, developing her own practice, mo
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▶ 531: Fix Your Feet with Tea Nguyen
Bunions, hammertoes, and the wide array of foot ailments can be easy to hide inside shoes, but that doesn’t make them easy to live with. What might start as achy feet can quickly turn into a real heal
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▶ A Love Letter for Mums with Naomi Annand
The lovely and wise Naomi Annand joins me on this episode to talk about her new book, Yoga for Motherhood. This book is one of my absolute favorites -- filled with reassuring words that envelope you l
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▶ Pelvic Health & Pelvic Girdle Pain with Shannon Crow
This week on the podcast I am joined by Shannon Crow. Shannon is a yoga teacher, the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast, and the founder of Pelvic Health Professionals. Shannon is passionate a
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▶ Jeff Carreira - From Spiritual Awakening to Cosmic Awareness
Jeff Carreira, author of The Path of Spiritual Breakthrough: From Awakening to Cosmic Awareness, talks with J about the process of awakening into deeper awareness of our spiritual existence. They disc
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▶ PREMIUM Jacob Kyle - Scholarship, Practice, and Embodied Philosophy
Jacob Kyle, host of the Chitheads Podcast and founding director of Embodied Philosophy, talks with J about the limits of academia, raising the bar on yoga education, and the divine nature of life. The
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▶ 530: The Truth About Reverse Aging with Morgan Levine PhD
How long do you want to live? How healthy do you want to be in your later years? For many podcast listeners, healthspan is more important than lifespan, but it’s difficult to figure out what–if anythi
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▶ Selling from Love with Finka Jerkovic
This week on the podcast I am joined by Finka Jerkovic. Finka is an author, international speaker, workshop leader and coach. She consults with clients in areas of personal branding, leadership, sales
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▶ Robin Rose Bennett - Healing Ways of the Green Witch
Robin Rose Bennett, author of Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living and The Gift of Healing Herbs, talks with J about the language of plants and the need for radical revitalizatio
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▶ PREMIUM Eliana Moreira - Underbellies and Silver Linings
Eliana Moreira talks with J about the dark side of yoga celebrity and navigating the post-pandemic reality. They discuss Eliana's adverse reaction to years of hot yoga and how it lead her to Ayurveda,
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Preparations for Splits (Hanumanasana)
These are my five favorite (slightly less conventional) preparations for splits In addition to opening up your body, each of these postures helps teach a technical element of the split
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: The 4 Best Options for Setting up Forearm Balance
Meet your students where they are by learning the 4 best set-ups for Forearm Balance. You'll learn the pros and cons of each set-up and why these options work for different this show
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▶ 529: Living with Addiction with Dr. Cali Estes
When you hear the word addict, it may conjure up images of alcoholics stumbling out of bars late at night, or of bleary eyed celebrities being admitted to rehab. But addiction comes in many forms and
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▶ Get over your malaise & get back on your mat with these practical ideas
If you've had a hard time getting back into regular studio (or home) practice since the pandemic hit in 2020, you're not alone! This episode is filled with practical ideas to help you get over your ma
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▶ The Ups & Downs of Teaching Yoga with Kristin Zucaro
Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Kristin Zucaro! We actually had this conversation at the start of 2020 and since this conversation, Kristin has shifted from focusing on teaching yoga towards e
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▶ Glenn Murphy - Systema, and Spirituality
Glenn Murphy, author and Founder of NC Systema, talks with J about the Russian martial art of Systema and the intersection of self-defense and They discuss the origins and history of
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▶ PREMIUM Paul Langland - Improvisatory Virtuosic Moments
Paul Langland, choreographer, dancer, and teacher who for the last 46 years has been an innovator in dance and performance, talks about his work exploring human experience and creative expression. The
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Shoulder Openers to Prepare for Handstand and Forearm Ba
This episode features the best shoulder openers to prepare you and your students' bodies for Handstand and Forearm Balance. We'll cover the best strengtheners and techniques for these postures soon in
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▶ 528: How to Banish Productivity Guilt with Madeleine Dore
I’m a productivity junkie in recovery. I’ve read just about every productivity and habit change book you can think of. From time blocking and “inbox zero”, to nootropics, I’ve tried almost everything.
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▶ Do twists detoxify? Unpacking 7 common yoga myths
Do twists detoxify? Is it safer to jump back to Chaturanga than Plank? In all likelihood you've heard -- or even taught? -- one of the yoga myths you'll hear on this episode. This is a judgement-free
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▶ Stepping Out of Poverty and Into Being a CEO with Racheal Cook
This week on the podcast I am joined by Racheal Cook. Racheal is a business strategist on a mission to help entrepreneurs build businesses without the hustle and burnout. She's the founder of The CEO
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▶ Linda Cassidy - Realization of the Divine
Linda Cassidy, old-school teacher and listener of the show, talks with J about yoga being founded on a exploration and realization of the divine. They discuss her religious background and early studie
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▶ PREMIUM Carl Horowitz - Old School NY Yoga and Patterns of Tension
Carl Horowitz talks with J about their formative years in the NY Yoga scene and holding a line of integrity. They discuss Carl's former life as a professional skater, some of the choices he has made
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▶ ep 158: i remember when we were driving...
TRIGGER WARNING: talk of depression and suicidal thoughts... please take care of it's been 6 months... Kate and Ryan dive right back into the deep end and discuss their struggles
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▶ Sparking Creativity in Your Yoga with Leya Van Doren
This week on the podcast I am joined by Leya Van Doren. Leya is a creativity coach, podcast host, seeker, and collector of stories and seashells. She hosts creativity workshops to help creatives nurtu
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▶ 527: How to Set Boundaries with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
Overwork and overwhelm are huge problems in today’s society, yet they are highly revered in many cultures. From the story of Elon Musk sleeping in the Tesla factory, to the parents so committed to the
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Strengtheners for Handstand and Forearm Balance
This episode features the best shoulder strengtheners to prepare you and your students body for Handstand and Forearm Balance. Make sure to also check out episode 19 where we look at the best shoulder
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▶ Alma Duran - How's Your Discernment?
Alma Duran, PhD, is a cultural yoga teacher, and friend of J's who joins the show to talk about the migration of yoga over time and the cultivation of discernment. They discuss the ear
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▶ 521: Could a 12-hour walk change your life? with Colin O’Brady
Ever felt stuck in a rut with your job, your relationship, or maybe even the city you’re living in? You know what you’re doing isn’t what you want, but you’re unsure how to break your current pattern?
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▶ Passion + Creativity as a Recipe for Happiness with Kathryn Budig
I was so happy to catch up with my good friend, Kathryn Budig on the podcast this week. Kathryn is an celebrated yoga teacher, author, and innovator whose most recent project is her on
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▶ Everything You Need to Know About OfferingTree with Alex Haley
This week on the podcast I am rejoined by Alex Haley. Alex is the co-founder of OfferingTree and in this episode, we are talking all about the OfferingTree platform. Alex shares OfferingTree's origin
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▶ Nick Beem - Moving From Technology to Ritual
Nick Beem, co-founder of Grateful Yoga, talks with J about the implications of yoga as ritual vs technology. They discuss the contrasts between Nicks training in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and ParaYo
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▶ PREMIUM Julie Smerdon - The Great Experiment
Julie Smerdon, founder of Shri Yoga, talks with J about the golden times for the yoga profession and the challenges it now faces. They discuss Julie's early formative health challenges, her transition
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▶ 520: Finding Focus with Michael Balchan
What does it mean to live your best life? What does it mean to It’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing status, titles, or physical property; but isn’t what really matters to you bas
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▶ How to Use Music Effectively In Your Yoga Classes with Iszabel
This week on the podcast I am joined by Iszabel, an Ecstatic Dance DJ, Movement Medicine Teacher, Sound Technician and Sound Therapist. She holds classes, workshops, retreats and ceremonies around the
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▶ Kat Rosenfield - Politics in the Yoga Space
Kat Rosenfield, author of No One Will Miss Her and co-host of the Feminine Chaos Podcast, talks with J about her recent article on politics in the yoga space. They discuss Kat's evolution as a freelan
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▶ 519: Middle Age Fitness & Beyond with Anthony Balduzzi
Have you noticed many leading voices in the fitness industry are single and are able to spend 2-3 hours per day working out? No matter how organized you are, if you have kids and a career (that isn’t
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: Best Tips for Teaching on Zoom
Most yoga teachers have been teaching yoga on Zoom for a few years -- but the experience can still be awkward, and daunting. In this episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion, Jason provides
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▶ Yoga Teacher's Companion: Essential Cues for Practicing and Teaching Twists
The most common yoga cue for twists, twist from the bottom-up needs to be replaced. Why? Because the lower-back doesn't actually twist! Here are 6 better cues that will help you and your students fi
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▶ PREMIUM Kristine Kaoverii Weber - Subtle Yoga, Subtle Life
Kristine Kaoverii Weber, founder of Subtle® Yoga, talks with J about the subtle nuances of embracing a practice and life of yoga. They discuss Kristine's early years on walkabout, yoga becoming a pr
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▶ How to Fall in Love with Your Business Again with Brit Kolo
This week on the podcast I am joined by Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. Brit first joined me on the podcast back in 2019 to talk about how to use your Myers Briggs personality type to decide w
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▶ Sophie Strand - Overwhelming Suffering with Beauty
Sophie Strand, author of The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine and facilitator of the online course, Myth & Mycelium: Rerooting & Rewilding the Gospels, talks with J about summoning encha
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