YOGA TALK POD

Yoga teachers should stick to teaching yoga. Don’t elevate yourself to be higher and mightier than the practice itself. Teachers have knowledge, but are just as flawed(usually more) in their lives as anyone else.  (Full talk on Itunes) Thoughts?  Love to hear from you: yogatalkpod@gmail.com *This talk is taken from our sister podcast, "Diamonds of Dialogue", and the audio is inteionally kept raw.  

Kari discovered yoga during her university days, sampling the various styles, but never landing on one to develop a deep practice.  A former avid runner, Kari found Vinyasa Flow in 2009 which allowed her to work with the structural challenges that occur as the result of longer distances and an aging body.  Initially working with yoga to heal many a running injury, break a sweat and build strength as a form of exercise, Kari found a deeper meaning within yoga that allows her to move her body, connect her breath and settle her mind.  This awakening led her to complete her 200-hour RYT teacher training taught by Savonn Wyland and Bill Wyland of Sellwood Yoga in Portland, Oregon. Kari teaches Vinyasa Flow and Restorative yoga classes at Sellwood Yoga and serves as an advisor to students at the studio, helping

When a company refers to you as part of their family, does it make any sense at all? This rant is taken from our sister podcast Diamonds of Dialogue, which gives highlights of Yoga Talk Pod, and offers solo rants as well. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-talk-pod-diamonds-of-dialogue   Email us: yogatalkpod@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail: (631) 604-8810 Follw us: @yogatalkpod

My name is Bradley Carpente, I am 27 years old and manage a fitness and wellness center called The Camp Transformation Center - South Fort Worth, Texas. The Camp is one of the fastest growing fitness and wellness franchises in the nation with over 100 location open and many more being built today. We do programs that involve nutritional plans, HIIT workout at our facility, and accountability tools. Our main program is 6 weeks long and the goal is to lose 20 pounds or 5% body fat depending on your body composition. What I love about the program is that we work with many people who have never workout before. People who are intimidated to go into a gym let alone a yoga studio. I truly believe it is vary important to be apart of a "fitness family" not only for the physical benefits but also mental and spiritual.     I grew up in Anaheim Hills, California and have always been in sports. I started with baseball then moved to soccer then basketball. I pu

I had a segment earlier this week, in which I spoke about sharing how much, if any, personal stories before or in the middle of class. My view and way of conducting my teaching has changed quite significantly over the years. Thank you for sharing your thoughts via email: yogatalkpod@gmail.com  Listen to the whole episode by searching for our sister podcast, “Diamonds Of Dialogue” on any podcast platform.  *The audio in these solo talks are intentionally raw and unedited.

Maura Torkildson is an author, writing mentor, inspirational speaker, and intuition empowerment guide. She is passionate about transforming women's relationships to their inner universe and connecting with their inner wisdom and sharing it with the world. She empowers others to identify their inner resources, connect to their intuition and from there create books or other expressive arts.  She received her Master of Arts in Women's Spirituality from New College of California where the focus of her thesis work was exploring women's authentic expression. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through Coaches Training Institute (CTI).   Maura's life path has included an eclectic array of careers in a variety of industries, but all have informed her growth and helped her build skills for her true calling as a healer and transformative agent for her muse (the divine feminine force of creation). Throughout her work life in Corpora

Mr. and Mrs. Yogi will return next week, due to Grandma Yogi(Andrew's mother), in town for the weekend.  However, while she was visiting, Andrew came across some new information that changed his perspective on his life.  This episode is taken from our sister podcast, "Diamonds Of Dialogue".  The audio is simply Andrew talking into his phone, and intentionally raw and unedited.  Listen for the stories, and how you may define yourself due to the plot you have been told. There's a possibility some of it, or all of it are wrong. I feel very liberated and curious about what I will find out with some more research into my background and family history.

Out of the counterculture movement of the sixties arises a true story about risking it all for true freedom. Folk singer Jerry Gallaway and ex-ballet dancer Reva Lynn Gallaway leave behind a life of opportunity and fame to raise a family in the woods of Northern New Mexico. For six children born in the wild with no birth certificates, no worldly identity, only the song of nature printed on them at birth, the woods became a place of learning and a place of refuge, until tragedy uprooted their foundation, leaving the youngsters split between two worlds. Episode is live with Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of, “The Soulful Child”. We cover a lot of ground from her journey growing up in the wilderness, to becoming a mom, and everything in between.  You can connect with Chloe, buy the book, and learn more about her Winged River Writing Retreats below: www.chloerach

Nathalie Croix is a E-RYT 500 Hour certified yoga teacher and trainer, has a bachelor’s degree in dance and kinesiology, is a long time yoga practitioner having spent significant time in India during four extensive trips during a period of ten years,  training at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute., where she studied under the guidance of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Jois.  Nathalie holds a Reiki certification at the first and second level with the International Center for Reiki Training as well as Rainbow Reiki. She has been practicing yoga for over twenty years and spent a decade on several trips to India to deepen her knowledge of yoga and it’s birth place. While in India she learned transcendental meditation In Mysore, with her teacher Professor Narasima, who is a direct disciple of Maharishi Mahesh. She later lived and taught for many years in Los Angeles, where she learned and ap

Nathalie speaks 4 languages, traveled around the world as an Elite model, and started practicing yoga at age 9.  Did I mention that is barely scratching the surface of her life?  Currently, Nathalie serves as the Creative Director and founder of Shanti Yoga Shala. She is consistently finding ways to deepen her practice and teachings of yoga, movement and shakti prana energy  through frequent investigation and inspiration from her mentors, her students, the community, animals and nature. Nathalie Croix is a E-RYT 500 Hour certified yoga teacher and trainer, has a bachelor’s degree in dance and kinesiology, is a long time yoga practitioner having spent significant time in India during four extensive trips during a period of ten years,  training at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute., where she s

The director of The Self-Inquiry Center, Jnaniji (Nick Gancitano) comes from the Ramana Maharshi lineage. In 1998, he was led to Ramana Maharshi, when he experienced a profound transformation into Self-Realization. Later, Jnaniji was guided by Ramana Maharshi to share the Self-Inquiry. Later several of his students formed the Florida-based AVA Center for Conscious Living, at which he was the acting spiritual director for five years before heading for Costa Rica to inaugurate The Self-Inquiry Center and produced the book Be Still and Know I AM God. Jnaniji currently resides at The Self-Inquiry Center and disseminates Self-Inquiry.   http://www.self-inquiry.com/       Need audio or video editing/production?   Use US www.podcastpanacea.com 

Stephanie is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor with over a decade of experience. She currently lives near Asheville, North Carolina where she writes, paints, and leads all-inclusive yoga retreats. Occasionally she hosts retreats in her two of her favorite spots, the coasts of Ecuador and Florida. Stephanie doesn’t simply teach “yoga.” She holds space for personalized growth while guiding students to a place of self-empowerment – where they learn to heal themselves – which always begins from the inside. She meets her students where they are, from beginners to experienced yogis seeking to learn more advanced asana postures and techniques. In addition to yoga, Stephanie is passionate about writing. Her messages focus on spiritual exploration and personal growth, which she expresses through thoughtful articles and poetry. She is currently working on her first book, Ayahuasca Spirit Medicine. Check out her blog.

My friend Tony Baker from the YogiTones Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yogi-tones/id1204182574?mt=2 is on the show! We have a lot of fun talking about his life before yoga, the twists and turns of his different career paths, and ultimately what he's up to now.  Tony and I are both batshit crazy out of our minds, so expect to laugh in this interview! Connect with Tony @ www.yogitones.com IG: @guerillayogi Are you a Yoga Studio Owner and or Teacher who wants to, or currently leads 200hr RYT Teacher Trainings?  If you want to get a great curriculum, free support group of other owners and teachers, as well as free admission to the EKA Yoga Summit in Denver, Co(total value $1,200), shoot an e-mail to y

Our friend Shelbye Schlange, @shelbyeschlange comes on the show for a special simulpodcast on her show Living Over Losing. We talk about working through the inevitable traumatic events that life deals us, and how to navigate through them. Also, as both of us are in recovery for different reasons, we talk about the urge to slip up, and how to not let that happen. This is a great one-raw-honest-and real.  Check out Living Over Losing with Shelbye: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-over-losing/id1355968372?mt=2 Her website is www.livingoverlosing.com Thank you Shelbye!   To subscribe, rate and review YOGA TALK POD go to:

I am a Mama to my amazingly delicious sons, Jonah and Skye. I am blessed with an incredibly supportive and talented hubby, sweet doggy and am filled with infinite love and gratitude everyday. They are the light of my life and my constant reminders about how miraculous and wonderful the world can be…when we open our hearts. As an Author, Speaker, Teacher and Meditative Yogini I am passionate about holistic health, organic living and honoring the divine. My main mission is to help all beings live in pure health with an abundance of happiness. My book, Peaceful Mama: The Mind, Body & Baby Connection is the #1 New Release in Pregnancy and Childbirth. My co-author, Lindsay Ambrose and my intention with writing the book is to share the story of what happens inside a woman when she brings a child into the world- the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth- and how it can spring her into a more whole-hearted, connected and peaceful way of living. As the m