Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Living Yoga with Darren Main
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| When Will This Be Over? Endurance, Presence, and the Practice of Yoga | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:45:57 | |
In this episode, Darren Main welcomes long-time friend and seasoned yoga teacher Jason Bowman for a deep and honest conversation about navigating difficult times through the lens of yoga and Buddhism. They explore the question so many of us find ourselves asking: When will this be over? From personal practice to community support, grief to resilience, and triggers to transformation, this dialogue offers both wisdom and humor for living more consciously in uncertain times. Jason also shares insights from his work as co-director of The Castro Room yoga studio and teacher training program in San Francisco. • Connect with Jason Bowman – jasonarthurbowman.com • The Castro Room – thecastroroom.com • Connect with Darren Main https://darrenmain.net/follow ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, follow, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration today. | |||
| Beyond Group Think: A Yogic Path to Authenticity and Connection | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:33:33 | |
Darren Main speaks with holistic coach Toby Gant about the challenges of navigating a polarized world with mindfulness and compassion. Together, they explore how yoga and spiritual practice can help us break free from group think, develop a strong inner compass, and find common ground—even in the face of division. From family dynamics and political polarization to personal triggers and spiritual activism, this conversation is a masterclass in applying yogic philosophy to real-world issues. Toby shares his personal journey from a conservative religious upbringing to becoming a leader in wellness and transformation. With warmth and humor, he reminds us that the power to heal, connect, and awaken lives within each of us. RESOURCES Toby Gant: https://www.shekholistic.com/ Connect with Darren Main https://darrenmain.net/follow ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, follow, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration today. | |||
| Parenting Tips, Hacks & Yoga Wisdom with Sarah Ezrin | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:32:21 | |
Join Darren Main in this insightful episode of 'Living Yoga' as he chats with Sarah Ezrin, author of 'The Yoga of Parenting.' Dive deep into the transformative world of yoga and how it offers valuable parenting tips, advice, and hacks. Learn how the ancient practices can be the key to stress management for parents, ensuring self-care, balance, and holistic well-being. From breathwork to mindful meditation, discover the tools every parent needs in their arsenal. Don’t miss out on this union of yoga wisdom and modern-day parenting insights. Subscribe for more enlightening interviews and yoga-based solutions. READ: The Yoga of Parenting CONNECT AND FOLLOW | |||
| SFO Yoga Room | 05 May 2012 | 00:18:54 | |
John L. Martin has served as Airport Director of SFO since 1995. Prior to becoming Director, he served as the Airport’s Deputy Director for Business and Finance and has worked for the Airport Commission since 1981. He received a Masters Degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lawrence University. During his tenure as Airport Director, Mr. Martin oversaw one of the largest public works projects in the country at the time – the $2.4 billion SFO Master Plan, which included the construction of the now iconic International Terminal, a BART station linking the Airport to the Bay Area and a light-rail system connecting all terminals. Recent SFO accomplishments include the completion of Terminal 2, the first and only LEED Gold terminal in the United States, being designated by the San Francisco Business Times as the healthiest places to work among large companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and being named one of the best airports in North America by the international Skytrax survey. | |||
| Cleanse Programs | 10 Jan 2012 | 00:35:30 | |
In this podcast Shayla Mihaly discussed her system to detox and cleanse without annoying shakes, powders, hunger or side effects. Her system is affordable and will not interupt your daily life/routine.
To sign up for the cleanse go here: http://CleanseEasy.com/summary Other resourse: www.abundanthealthsf.com | |||
| Healing From Sexual Assault | 19 Nov 2011 | 00:33:26 | |
Listen to an inspiring interview on how yoga teacher Janessa Wells survived sexual assault through yoga and ultimately found her own voice through forgiveness. Her traumatic experience and journey of healing has shaped her teaching and the sharing of yoga with her students. Email: j@janessawells.com Website: janessawells.com Organizations: SF Women Against Rape 353 18th St. #7, San Francisco, CA 94110 www.sfwar.org Impact Bay Area www.impactbayarea.com | |||
| Outrageous Openness with Tosha Silver | 04 Nov 2011 | 00:27:26 | |
History has demonstrated over and over again that humanity finds ways to utterly miss the punch line in God’s cosmic joke. But every now and then an author comes along who finds humor in the divine and in doing so unveils profound truths that are easily hidden under layers of fundamentalism. In this podcast, Tosha Silver reflects on her new book Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead. Resources Purchase Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead | |||
| The Psychology of Becoming a Teacher | 07 Oct 2011 | 00:38:43 | |
Most people think of the ancient practice of yoga as a purely physical one, but anyone who has maintained a deep practice for any length of time knows that the practice is even more intense on the psychological and emotional level. In this podcast psychologist Marc Rappaport, MFT talks about the experience of becoming a yoga teacher and the profound yet intense psychological and emotional cleansing that so often occurs as a result of such rigorous training.
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| Recovery and Food Addiction | 30 Sep 2011 | 00:36:19 | |
Since the 1960's incidents of eating disorders have more than doubled as people the world over struggle with weight, diet and body image. In this interview, Sue Louiseau shares her struggles with food addiction that trace back more than sixty years to her early childhood. At her heaviest, Sue weighted over 300 pounds and suffered many health consequences as a result. While she still struggles with food, she is currently at a much more manageable 175 pounds Resources | |||
| Adopting a Foster Child | 21 Sep 2011 | 00:37:55 | |
Since adopting my son, I have had many people approach me with questions. How did you do it? Was it hard to do? Did anyone care that you were single, gay or HIV+? Why did you choose a local adoption over a foreign adoption? Family Builders is the agency that I worked with to fulfill my longtime dream of becoming a father. In this podcast I interview Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of Family Builders about the process of adopting children who are stuck in the foster care system. In the interview Jill talks about the process of adopting a child and shares some shocking statics about just how many children are in need of a loving home right here in the United States.
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| Nina Here Nor There by Nick Krieger | 06 Jun 2011 | 00:33:15 | |
All of us have a body and a gender identity, but few of us are forced to confront the depth of personal and cultural meaning these things hold. Author Nick Krieger shares his powerful story of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Born Nina Krieger, Nick first identified as a lesbian only to realize that coming out sexually was only part of the journey. Nina Here Nor There is not simply a memoir about gender awakening—It is a potent metaphor for the transformation that all of us must undertake to become fully actualized human beings. In this podcast Nick shares some of his journey and talks about the powerful role yoga played in his finding the courage and body acceptance to face the twists and turns that emerged on his path.
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| Yoga Nidra with Amrit Desai | 25 May 2011 | 00:30:05 | |
Amrit Desai was one of the original gurus to come to the United States from India in the 1960s. He founded the Kripalu Yoga Ashram in Massachusetts—the largest ashram in the West.
He, like most gurus, is not without controversy. Yet in spite of the controversy, he has made an invaluable contribution to modern yoga and to the massive growth of yoga here in the West and he is considered one of the leading authorities on yoga in the world. He is the author of numerous books on yoga, is a renown musician, lectures worldwide, and is featured in the documentary, Yoga Today: 100 Years of Yoga in America.
In this episode, Desai speaks about how to use the technique of yoga nidra, a yogic state of superconsciousness, to reduce stress and achieve profound changes in one’s life. Resources | |||
| Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater | 08 May 2011 | 00:39:26 | |
Judith Hanson Lasater has been teaching yoga since 1971. She has studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, is a physical therapist and holds a Ph.D. in East-West psychology. She has taught and lectured the world over and is one of the original founders of Yoga Journal.
In this podcast, Judith talks about the physiological difference between rest and sleep and how restorative yoga allows us to tap into the physiological process of rest. Through regular rest and relaxation, we can ultimately connect with our highest values and bring them into the world. Resources Restorative Yoga Teachers Directory | |||
| Can Abortion Be Safe Without Roe V. Wade? | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:49:22 | |
Now that The Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade and states are criminalizing abortion and passing more restrictive abortion laws, millions of women have fewer choices and are left to navigate healthcare decisions without the support of a trusted doctor or clinics. • How can women in states that have criminalized abortion end a pregnancy safely? • When is it safe to get an abortion using abortive drugs? • How can women get medical advice remotely in states that have abortion bans? • When should a woman see a doctor about complications? • How do I minimize legal risk when discussing reproductive medicine with a healthcare provider? In this episode, Nurse Practitioner and wellness coach Jill Baker offers important advice for making reproductive health care choices in our post Roe v. Wade world. She discusses issues like Morning-After pills, abortive pills that induce a miscarriage, IUDs, and legal issues faced by both women and their healthcare providers. She also offers important guidance about when to seek medical attention should complications arise while using abortive drugs at home. _______________ RESOURCES Jill Baker Wellness: https://www.jillbakerwellness.com Abortions Resources and Services All-Options Hotline- 888-493-0092 https://www.all-options.org Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org National Network of Abortion Funds https://abortionfunds.org Repro Legal Helpline https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/sm... Abortion on Demand https://abortionondemand.org Self Managed Abortion https://abortionpillinfo.org/en/using... Follow Darren on social media and learn more about his work- https://darrenmain.com/follow-darren FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME Mindfulness for Busy Minds Video Course: https://darrenmain.com/busy-minds BOOKS BY DARREN Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic https://darrenmain.com/urban-mystic Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Meditation https://darrenmain.com/inner-tranquility River of Wisdom: 108 Life-Changing Reflections https://darrenmain.com/river-of-wisdom Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road https://darrenmain.com/yellow-brick-road The Yogi Entrepreneur Check out Darren’s other channel, The Yogi Entrepreneur https://darrenmain.com/yogi-entrepren... This episode was sponsored by yogis just like yourself. If you feel inspired to support future episodes, you can leave a tip in any amount here: https://darrenmain.com/support-living... | |||
| Bumi Sehat with Les Leventhal | 24 Apr 2011 | 00:28:36 | |
Les Leventhal is a popular San Francisco based yoga instructor who offers retreats and workshops around the world. In this episode, Darren and Les talk about his upcoming retreat in Indonesia where he and his students will help Bumi Sehat, a natural birthing clinic which helps the poor families of the community who were being taken advantage of by the medical system. By helping those in need, Les hopes to teach that yoga is more than perfecting one’s poses and that through internal and external work yoga shows its true benefits to the world. Resources | |||
| Mastering Creative Anxiety with Eric Maisel | 16 Apr 2011 | 00:28:15 | |
Eric Maisel is a former novelist and psychological counselor turned creative coach with over 30 published books. In this episode Darren and Eric discuss Mastering Creative Anxiety: 24 Lessons for Writers, Painters, Musicians, and Actors from America's Foremost Creativity Coach. Through Eric’s 22 anxiety management techniques, we can help ours open up to the creative anxiety that all creative workers will eventually face and manage it. Through practice of self-awareness we can recognize when anxiety arises, causing roadblocks for ourselves. By being in the present moment with the anxiety, and utilizing Eric’s techniques, we can expand into greater openness throughout the creative process. Resources | |||
| Dan Millman | 08 Apr 2011 | 00:28:58 | |
Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan’s teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior’s Way, expressed fully in his books and lectures. His work continues to evolve over time, to meet the needs of a changing world. Dan’s thirteen books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, have inspired and informed millions of readers in 29 languages worldwide. The feature film, “Peaceful Warrior,” starring Nick Nolte, was adapted from Dan’s first book, based upon incidents from his life.
In this episode, Dan and Darren talk about Dan’s new book The Four Purposes of Life. Dan talks about the life lessons that daily life teaches us and how immersing ourselves in the moment can bring the most fruitful lessons to those who practice this. Drawing upon many traditions, Dan believes that finding your calling in life is part of necessary experimentation that we all need to do. Beneath all of the distractions of daily life is that hidden calling. Only by attending to this arising moment can we really live life to the fullest.
Resources Books by Dan Millman The Peaceful Warrior Saga Way of the Peaceful Warrior Guidebooks The Four Purposes of Life Inspiration Bridge Between Worlds (with Doug Childers) Children’s Books Secret of the Peaeful Warrior Quest for the Crystal Castle
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| The Music of Sam Jackson | 01 Apr 2011 | 00:37:15 | |
Sam Jackson is a renowned musician who’s pioneering work with the crystal singing bowls has become the sound track in hundreds of yoga classes and massage therapy offices. The tones vibrate the listener to the core and frequently move people to deep states of meditation and evoke powerful emotions. In this podcast Sam talks about his new CD Initiate: Crystal Bowls and Bamboo Flutes.
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| Breath of God by Jeffrey Small | 25 Mar 2011 | 00:36:56 | |
Jeffrey Small, Jr. is the author of the mystical thriller, The Breath of God, a popular blogger on Huffington Post, and an acclaimed speaker on religious and spirituality topics. A student of world religions, Jeffrey has studied at Harvard and Yale and traveled the globe to study various religions. In addition he is a successful real estate developer and champion amateur ballroom dancer along with his wife Alison. He is also active in the Episcopal Church and board member of the General Theological Seminary in New York. Breath of God is a novel of suspense and spirituality. It is the story of a graduate student who travels to the Himalayas to try to find linkages in the world religions and the antagonist zealots who try to protect their belief systems. Throughout their journeys, the characters experience their own spiritual journeys. Jeffrey and Darren talk about St. Issa and the legend that Jesus traveled through the Middle East and India where he underwent his spiritual awakening and around which the plot of the novel revolves. Through his story, Jeffrey hopes to create a point of discussion about the commonalities of the religions of the world.
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| Life Lessons Love Lessons with Kamini Desai | 20 Mar 2011 | 00:28:38 | |
Kamini Desai is an author and teacher with an exciting and versatile body of teachings combining western psychology and eastern philosophy. In addition to assisting individuals towards higher levels of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, she delivers corporate training and conducts teacher trainings for the Amrita Yoga Institute. Kamini talks about growing up in an ashram, in the shadow of her famous yogi father as well as the life and love lessons she experienced beyond those years. In recounting some of her lessons learned, she talks about opening our hearts to all experiences, painful and blissful, through unconditional love. By working from within, we develop our capacity to bring peace and love to others.
Resources Life Lessons Love Lessons: A Guru's Daughter Discovers Knowledge is Only Half the Journey
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| The Guru Relationship with Amrit Desai | 11 Mar 2011 | 00:31:25 | |
Amrit Desai was one of the original gurus to come to the United States from India in the 1960s. He founded the Kripalu Yoga Ashram in Massachusetts—the largest ashram in the West. He, like most gurus, is not without controversy. Yet in spite of the controversy, he has made an invaluable contribution to modern yoga and to the massive growth of yoga here in the West and he is considered one of the leading authorities on yoga in the world. He is the author of numerous books on yoga, is a renown musician, lectures worldwide, and is featured in the documentary, Yoga Today: 100 Years of Yoga in America. In this episode, Desai speaks about the guru-disciple relationship, the imperfection of the guru, kundalini awakening and the transformative shifts possible through the giving of shaktipat.
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| Pranayama App with Nagabhushanam Peddi | 04 Mar 2011 | 00:28:04 | |
For thousands of years yoga masters have understood the connection between the breath and ones physical, emotional and mental health. But because retraining old breathing patterns can be a difficult task, these powerful techniques were generally reserved for advanced yogis. Nagabhushanam "Bobby" Peddi believes it is time to change that and he is using the iPhone and iPod to make the ancient art of breath regulation fun, easy and accessible.
Resources Saagara | |||
| The Tunnel Singer | 25 Feb 2011 | 00:37:05 | |
If you wander the lush, green hills surrounding San Francisco, you may be lucky enough to encounter the hauntingly beautiful music of Lee Ellen Shoemaker, also known as The Tunnel Singer. Lee Ellen uses abandoned World War I military tunnels to chant, play Tibetan bowels and create mind-altering music. She has recorded numerous CD’s and is world renown for her unique vocals. Resources | |||
| Relationships as a Spiritual Path | 18 Feb 2011 | 00:35:03 | |
There are few issues more vexing than relationships for those wishing to walk a spiritual path—at the same time relationships that are rooted in mindfulness and compassion can be the most rewarding aspects of life. In this podcast psychotherapist and meditation practitioner Cameron Yarbrough MA, MTFi discusses the intersection between spirituality and relationships and how to begin, mindfully live in and, when appropriate, consciously end relationships. Resources | |||
| Rituals of the Soul with Kori Hahn | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:47:30 | |
Kori Hahn is the author of Rituals of the Soul and founder of a community gathering place called the Santosha Society, which is dedicated to travel, surfing, and the soulful. Learn More about Kori Hahn: https://santoshasociety.com/ Purchase: Rituals of the Soul: Using the 8 Ancient Principles of Yoga to Create a Modern & Meaningful Life https://amzn.to/3KNL1ot This episode was sponsored by yogis just like yourself. If you feel inspired to support future episodes, you can leave a tip in any amount here: https://darrenmain.com/support-living-yoga FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME Mindfulness for Busy Minds Video Course: https://darrenmain.com/busy-minds | |||
| Lana Mir | 11 Feb 2011 | 00:22:38 | |
For many yogis, music is a natural extension of their practice. Most focus their attention on Indian style chanting. Lana Mir’s music is deeply inspired by her passion for yoga but rather than focus on Indian music her songs are reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and Sinead O’Connor. The merging of these seemingly different worlds has made her one of the one of the most sought-after artists to come along in years.
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| Yogi Amrit Desai at Grace Cathedral - San Francisco | 10 Feb 2011 | 00:43:35 | |
On February 8, 2011 Amrit Desai (Gurudev) spoke to my class at Grace Cathedral to an audience of hundreds of people. This is a live recording of the chanting and discourse he offered. Amrit Desai was one of the original gurus to come to the United States from India in the 1960s. He founded the Kripalu Yoga Ashram in Massachusetts—the largest ashram in the West. He, like most gurus, is not without controversy. Yet in spite of the controversy, he has made an invaluable contribution to modern yoga and to the massive growth of yoga here in the West and he is considered one of the leading authorities on yoga in the world. He is the author of numerous books on yoga, is a renown musician, lectures worldwide, and is featured in the documentary, Yoga Today: 100 Years of Yoga in America.
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| Colon Hydrotherapy with Shayla Mihaly | 04 Feb 2011 | 00:34:21 | |
The colon is one of the most important organs in the body and yet it receives a massive amount of abuse from the abundance of processed food we tend to eat as well as from over the counter and prescription medicines. Colon Hydrotherapy is a relaxing and technique for gently detoxifying the colon, improving elimination and strengthening almost every system in the body. Abundant Health Day Spa
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| Karma Yoga with Kerri Kelly | 28 Jan 2011 | 00:30:15 | |
Kerri was drawn to the grace and compassion of yoga in 1999 after suffering many physical injuries from a lifetime of sports and exercise. Since then, Kerri's personal and professional practice has evolved to embrace yoga as a method of self-regulation and transformation. Kerri has been teaching yoga for six years and continues to explore many styles of yoga to ensure creativity and balance in her classes. She has developed a Yoga for Runners program and teaches cross-training workshops throughout the Bay Area. She is an active ambassador for Off the Mat, Into the World and facilitates leadership programs about yoga and activism. Resources | |||
| The Love Letter Squad | 14 Jan 2011 | 00:35:14 | |
Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres are The Love Letter Squad. These two inspiring women offer workshops on how to write love letters to friends, family members and lovers. Their work has inspired hundreds of people to walk across burning bridges to heal old wounds, and to express on paper the love and respect that we feel for those closest to us, yet may not be able to articulate. In addition to their workshops they also write a regular column for the San Francisco Examiner blog and are the hosts of a popular radio program on KUSF in San Francisco.
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| The Business of Healing with Matthew Sloane | 19 Nov 2010 | 00:32:42 | |
Healing is a powerful profession whether you are a therapist, bodyworker, practice Ayruveda or another modality. Yet very few healers are also adept at running a business. In this podcast, personal coach and founder of Ayurveda-Flow, Matthew Sloane explores ways in which healers can focus their time and energy to become better business men and women so that they can in turn become better healers. Even people who are not in the healing profession will find Matthew's insights into balancing goals and ambitions with the push and pull of daily life helpful. | |||
| Healing Back Pain with Harvey Deutsch | 12 Nov 2010 | 00:37:27 | |
According the the American Chiropractic Association more than 31 Million Americans experience back pain ranging from mild discomfort to debilitation agony. In this podcast renown physical therapist and yoga teacher Harvey Deutch talks about the various causes of back pain and offers some powerful advice for practicing yoga safely and in many cases alleviating discomfort. Resources Red Hawk Physical Therapy | |||
| Mindful Grieving with Ken Breniman | 07 Nov 2010 | 00:31:34 | |
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a healing process that never really ends, but death is not the only occasion to grieve. The loss of a job, a relationship ending or even the passing from youth to middle age. Social Worker and yoga teacher Ken Breniman leads workshops in how to use the grieving process as a profound opportunity for spiritual growth and emotional healing. By combining his years of experience as a teacher and counselor with his own experience of grieving the loss of his mother, Ken has developed tools for working with grief provide a steady keel when the storm of grief threatens to capsize us. Resources Ken's Website Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert
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| Sex, Sin and Zen with Brad Warner | 23 Oct 2010 | 00:37:02 | |
Traditionally most Buddhists have taken a very conservative view of human sexuality. For the most part, sexuality was reserved for procreation. Many modern Buddhists have struggled to find ways to take a more liberal approach to sexuality while still being true to the tenets of Buddhism that date back 2,500 years to the Gautama himself. | |||
| Out of the Ashes with Karl Erb | 27 Sep 2010 | 00:21:37 | |
Karl Erb, one of San Francisco’s senior yoga teachers, learned in May of 2010 that he had cancer. Rather than retreat from the world, Karl shared his experience; strength and hope via his blog inspiring people the world over. As Karl prepares to return to teaching, he offers his reflections on getting sick, facing his mortality and coming through the other side by turning to his years of yoga practice for strength, courage and inspiration.
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| Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
Yoga is wonderful, but for students practicing with various limitations as and unique challenges or who use a wheelchair, it’s hard to know where to start or how to practice. In this conversation, Jivana Heyman, a certified yoga teacher and author, will offer tips on how to adapt the practice to make it more accessible for everyone. FREE VIDEO COURSE: Mindfulness for Busy Minds (limited time) This video course will teach you everything you need to avoid frustrating pitfalls and get started with regular practice so that you can start living a healthier, happier life. Jumpstart your meditation practice today! Free Registration | |||
| East West Psychology | 15 Sep 2010 | 00:33:00 | |
Modern western psychology is fairly new on the healing stage dating back only as far as Sigmund Freud. Eastern psychology on the other hand dates back thousands of years. In this interview psychologist and yoga teacher Jeremi McManus talks about growing up in India as a Christian missionary and then coming back to the United States to study western psychology only to find that his yoga practice would swing his attention back to Indian pscychology. | |||
| Yoga for MS | 02 Aug 2010 | 00:33:32 | |
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system by deteriorating the myelin sheath that coats the nerves. This causes the nerves to short out in much the same way an electrical wire might if the plastic coating surrounding it were damaged. MS can cause a wide array of challenges ranging from loss of feeling to paralysis and even death. Jane Gould, a San Francisco area yoga teacher was diagnosed with MS and used Tibetan healing and yoga in conjunction with western medicine to a manage the disease and even reverse some of its effects. She now offers yoga classes for others with MS and has seen the same miraculous results in many of her students. In this interview Jane tells her own inspiring story and offers hope to others living with MS. Resources Jane Gould’s Website National MS Socieity Tibetan Acadamy WebMD MS &Yoga Video
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| Yoga for Hope | 18 Jul 2010 | 00:27:36 | |
City of Hope is one of the leading treatment and research facilities for Cancer, HIV and diabetes in the world. Their unique approach to addressing live threatening illnesses by looking at the whole person has resulted many treatments that are being used today around the world and the research they are doing today holds promise for more effective and less invasive treatments in the future. Yoga for Hope uses the passion people feel for yoga raise money for this important work. In this interview Mindy Finkelstein talk about this nation-wide fundraiser and talks about how you can get involved. Resources Yoga For Hope Benefit- Get Involved
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| Creation Myths from Around the World | 26 Jun 2010 | 00:37:39 | |
Every culture and tribe has a creation myth to explain the origins of life and the human condition in which we find ourselves. While these myths may have little to do with modern science, they do tell us a lot about ourselves. In her book, In the Beginning, Creation Myths from Around the World, Carolyn North gathers and retells some of these powerful stories. In this podcast she explains the differences and striking similarities between these myths.
Resources Carolyn's Website Purchase In the Beginning, Creation Myths from Around the World | |||
| Finding Vegetarian Restaurants | 10 Jun 2010 | 00:24:23 | |
Being a vegetarian has never been easier but finding restaurants, especially when traveling can be a challenge. That is where the “Happy Cow” website can help. This handy website was started by Eric Brent as a way to find healthy food choices when dining out. In this podcast Eric share his thoughts on creating a healthy, plant-based diet and finding restaurants menus that offer vegetarians something other than salad. Whether you are a vegetarian already, thinking of becoming one or simply want to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, this episode will be inspiring and helpful! Resources | |||
| Mindful Weight Loss with Wanda Pierce | 02 Jun 2010 | 00:35:06 | |
Millions of men and woman each year try to lose weight and get back in shape and yet that goal can seem very elusive. Some are able to take weight of for a time but have difficulty keeping the pounds off while others dread the hunger pains and cravings that seem to accompany so many diets. Wanda Pierce, a San Francisco based massage therapist shares her struggles and ultimate success in losing weight and keeping the weight off by taking a mindful approach that included a variety of healthy and satisfying foods, moderate exercise and regular bodywork. Her story is inspiring and uplifting for anyone who wants to improve their health. Resources
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| Ex-Gay, No Way | 11 May 2010 | 00:32:38 | |
In spite of all the scientific evidence to the contrary there are numerous groups that provide so-called ex-gay therapy to help homosexuals overcome their same sex desires and lead “normal” lives. Not only do these treatment centers fail in their attempts to change sexual orientation, participants in these programs almost always come out the other side psychologically and emotionally traumatized. In this interview Jallen Rix returns to Inquire Within to discuss his new book, Ex Gay, No Way. By sharing his experience and wisdom Jallen offers a hope for all people, gay and straight, who have fallen victim to religious abuse.
Resources Healing from Ex-gay Therapy (Jallen’s previous interview)
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| The Theology of Martin Luther King | 15 Apr 2010 | 00:33:11 | |
The Rev. Martin Luther King is best known for his work on civil rights and for advocating non-violent resistance. Few people, however, know about his religious convictions and what he preached from the pulpit. Be Scofield a San Francisco based spiritual activist has done extensive research into King’s theology and has uncovered some surprising information about King’s beliefs beyond that of civil rights. Be holds a B.A. in Psychology/Philosophy from Warren Wilson College, has done graduate coursework in Postcolonial Anthropology and is currently pursuing a Master's of Divinity at Starr King School for the Ministry in the Unitarian Universalist tradition with an emphasis in women’s studies and counter oppression. His website God Bless the Whole World is a free online educational resource that provides tools for personal and social transformation. The site feature hundreds of videos, audio files, articles and courses on social justice, spiritual activism, counter oppression, environmentalism and self care among many others.
Resources King's God: The Unknown Faith of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Article in Tikkun Magazine, by Be Scofield God Bless the Whole World Website The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute
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| Exploring the YogaBody with Judith Hanson Lasater | 12 Feb 2010 | 00:33:37 | |
Judith Hanson Lasater is a world famous yoga instructor who has been teaching since 1971. She has studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, is a physical therapist and holds a Ph.D. in East-West psychology. She has taught and lectured the world over and is one of the original founders of the California Yoga Teachers Association. In this podcast, Judith discusses her new book, “Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana” and her unique and revolutionary approach to the body.
Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources Judith’s Website Purchase Yoga Body: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana Other Books by Judith Hanson Lasater A Year of Living Your Yoga Yoga Abs Yoga for Pregnancy 30 Essential Yoga Poses Living Your Yoga Relax and Renew What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication | |||
| Jonathan Wolf: Dragon Flutes Rising | 30 Jan 2010 | 00:25:58 | |
Jonathan Wolf is a renown flute player who has shared his music in the classes of such well known yoga teachers Saul David Raye and Sean Corn. His hand made bamboo flutes are quickly becoming a standard instrument in many devotional yoga classes and musicians and novices alike are connecting to his hand crafted instruments in very moving and intimate ways. His debut CD, Dragon Flutes Rising has become a deeply emotional, transformative soundtrack in yoga classes, group meditations and for massage and body work.
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| A Queer Dharma with Jacoby Ballard | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:50:18 | |
A conversation with activist, yoga teachers and author of A Queer Dharma, Jacoby Ballard. RESOURCES FREE VIDEO COURSE | |||
| East-West Spirituality with Jeffrey Small | 15 Jan 2010 | 00:37:32 | |
Jeffrey Small, Jr. is the author of the forthcoming mystical thriller, The Breath of God, the writer of the spirituality blog, OneReality, and a speaker on religious and spirituality topics. Jeffrey has studied at Yale University and Harvard Law School. More recently, Jeffrey earned a Masters in the Study of Religions from Oxford University in England. He was raised in a Christian environment, and is active in the Episcopal church, but he has also studied Yoga in India and practiced Buddhist meditation in Bhutan.
In this podcast, Jeffrey reflects on the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western forms of spirituality and talks about how East and West can actually complement one another.
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| Yoga and Myofascial Release | 01 Jan 2010 | 00:32:07 | |
Michael Watson is a highly regarded international presenter and certified teacher of Yoga, Pilates and functional anatomy. He currently resides in Bermuda, and is part of The Bermuda Integrative Health Co-op, a company founded upon the ideals of integration and community. He is also the founder of Mindful Integration, which offers workshops, trainings and classes around the world. In this podcast, Michael talks about his unique method of integrating yoga practice with KMI (Kinesis Myofascial Integration). By combining these two powerful healing modalities, the therapeutic effects of both are exponentially increased.
Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources If you would like to book a workshop with Michael at your studio, gym or spa, please contact Jennifer Dutch for more details.
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| Nonviolent Communication with Judith Hanson Lasater | 18 Dec 2009 | 00:35:29 | |
Judith Hanson Lasater is a world famous yoga instructor who has been teaching since 1971. She has studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, is a physical therapist and holds a Ph.D. in East-West psychology. She has taught and lectured the world over and is one of the original founders of the California Yoga Teachers Association. In this podcast, Judith discusses her new book, “What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication” which explores the work of Marshall Rosenberg from a decidedly eastern perspective. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources Judith’s Website Purchase What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication
Other Books by Judith Hanson Lasater A Year of Living Your Yoga Yoga Abs Yoga for Pregnancy 30 Essential Yoga Poses Living Your Yoga Relax and Renew Yoga Body: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana | |||