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Let's Talk Yoga5 Ways to Take Your Asana Students Into Deeper Yoga in ClassIt's no secret that many start yoga nowadays at a yoga studio and adopt a physical practice of yoga. Doing "yoga" has come to mean doing "yoga poses". Many yoga teachers struggle to understand how to link the greater context of yoga through asana or the physical practice of yoga. In this solo episode, Arundhati Baitmangalkar walks you through 5 easy, effective and effortless ways to start thinking about this. She reminds you to first strengthen the student's relationship with the richness and depth of asana before bringing in more yoga. And why reading a...2023-01-0923 minLet's Talk YogaWant to Teach Pranayama After Teaching Asana? Listen Up!It's that time of the year again, Arundhati's annual 30-hour Pranayama Teacher Training &Immersive studies are now open for enrollment. We're doing a special deep dive into all things pranayama this month. Starting this week, we kickstart a deep conversation about when to recognize if you're ready to start pranayama studies. And more importantly, how to spot if you're ready to teach it to others. In this solo episode, Arundhati walks you through 5 main things to watch out for that will indicate that you're ready to start deep, immersive pranayama studies. As well...2022-10-1020 minLet's Talk YogaThe Art of Instructing Yoga with Christina SellIn this episode, we explore the art of instructing yoga. It's something yoga teachers do every single time we enter a class. Yet, many yoga teachers struggle with getting comfortable, or skillful at instructing. Because we have to take what we have as experience in our bodies and being. Make it coherent for someone else. While this sounds straightforward, it's not. Arundhati interviews Christina Sell. A long-time yoga teacher and student. The conversation goes deep into the "art of instructing yoga". If you teach yoga asana in some capacity, this is highly recommended listen. 2022-10-031h 05Let's Talk YogaWhat is advanced yoga - 100th episode specialTo celebrate our 100th episode, we’ve invited 5 of our most popular guests back on the show. We asked them all the same question, “What is advanced yoga?”Tune in and find out what Vikram Jeet Singh, Indu Arora, Savira Gupta, Kaya Mindlin & Alexandria Crow say about advanced yoga. A big thank you to everyone who supports this podcast. Please support free yoga education resources like these by leaving a 5-star rating & review on apple podcasts. Spotify listeners can now leave ratings too. So if you listen on Spotify, please r...2022-09-1919 minLet's Talk YogaWhat You Should Know, Learn, and Teach As A Yoga TeacherIn today's episode, Arundhati addresses 3 important aspects of being a yoga teacher...What you should know before teaching yoga? What's the bare minimum yoga teachers need to learn to actually teach yoga? What should you teach as a yoga teacher to your students? You no longer need to self-navigate and be confused about how and what to study. At the end of this episode, you'll have clarity about how to add some structure to your learning journey. It's a unique insight that will enrich your teaching journey. Arundhati gives you a step-by-step breakdown of...2022-09-1222 minLet's Talk YogaThe Vagus Nerve In Yoga with Mel SinghFor centuries yoga practice has taken into account the impact of the Vagas nerve in our wellbeing. While modern science is catching up. In today's episode, Arundhati interviews Mel Singh about all things Vagas nerve & Yoga. The Vagus nerve is gaining a lot of momentum in the yoga community. But we dig deep into how this nerve has already been accounted for in many yogic practices for centuries. From this conversation, you’ll gain clarity on the basics of the Vagas nerve, its location, significance, function, etc…aka the fundamentals that you should know. B...2022-09-0652 minLet's Talk YogaWhat No One Told You About Hands-on Adjustments in YogaHands-on adjustments -a topic requested by YOU. Is this a skill to have as a yoga teacher or unnecessary in 2022? Most yoga teachers think they need to be on one side or the other. But the truth is, it's not that easy. You need to explore this conversation from many angles. This is what we do in this episode of the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast with Arundhati BaitmangalkarDid you know there are 3 main types of adjustments? Hands-on adjustments are the last of these options. Yet many yoga teachers spend $$$ trying to “learn...2022-08-2927 minLet's Talk YogaHistory of Vinyasa Yoga with Vikram Jeet SinghVinyasa as a style of yoga asana has exploded all over the world with millions of people doing vinyasa every day. In fact, when many people think yoga - they think vinyasa style.But do you know how this style originated? Do you even know the real meaning of the word Vinyasa? Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga teacher, mentor, and repeat guest on the podcast. He clarifies and helps us explore vinyasa in-depth, its origins, transitions, and journey into today's modern yoga studio. Episode Highlights…What does...2022-08-2253 minLet's Talk YogaLet’s Talk About Yoga on Your Period…Can you do yoga during your period? Should you be inverting? How do you approach this as a yoga teacher? In today's episode, we get into these questions and more with Arundhati. She gives you never heard before the cultural context of menstruation in Indian culture as well as highlights the ongoing problem of period poverty. Which pushes young girls and women further away from doing yoga to date. All over the globe. She shares how she gets this question from her Indian and South Asian clients as it has cultural significance to mi...2022-08-1522 minLet's Talk YogaUnderstanding Tantra for Beginners with Dr. Kavitha ChinnaiyanThis week, we explore all things Tantra and Yoga. There is a lot of misinformation out there about Tantra. Most often people think of tantric sex and sensual pleasure as Tantra. But there is so much more to Tantra. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kavitha Chinnanaiyan. A cardiologist, author, mother, and wife. She has spent decades in the study of Tantra, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic scriptures under her Guru and teachers. She eloquently breaks down Tantra in this episode. Whether you’re new to this topic or already have some idea of w...2022-08-0845 minLet's Talk YogaWhat You Didn’t Know About Yoga During a HeatwaveToday's episode was inspired by the recent heatwave across Europe and North America. Arundhati shares how yogic practices have always taken into account the external environment in that the individual is exposed regularly. Yogic practices aren't in isolation or rigid. Arundhati shares how the practices include heating and cooling techniques. Whether it's yoga poses, pranayama, or diet. Hit play if you're struggling to do yoga in the heat or if you want to increase your understanding of the heating and cooling practices of yoga. You can find all t...2022-08-0212 minLet's Talk Yoga7 Ways to Draw the Line Between Being a Yoga Student & Yoga TeacherToday's episode dives into ways in which modern yoga teachers can balance the role of being a lifelong student of yoga as well as being a teacher of yoga. Often this conversation is skipped over in popular yoga because it's complex and has many nuances. In today's short, solo episode Arundhati shares 7 ways in which you can work on your mindset to excel as a student of yoga & teach it authentically. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect wi...2022-07-2521 minLet's Talk YogaPrana & Pranayama with Prasad RangnekarOn the show today, I invited back our frequent guest, Prasad Rangnekar to talk about his new online course that is about to launch on July 14th, 2022, called Prana & Pranayama. It's a five-week in-depth course exploring wider dimensions of Prana & Pranayama, beyond breath and breathwork, by reconciling scriptures & science.In this episode, we’re going to discuss the definition of prana according to the scriptures, the spiritual significance of pranayama and ways in which it can be applied, its correlation with our modern-day lifestyles, and more. Prasad also talks about the details of his online co...2022-07-0741 minLet's Talk YogaUnderstanding the Law of Karma with Medha NarwaniIn this episode, we explore Karma in depth. Especially the laws of Karma with Medha Narwani. You'll get an in-depth understanding of Karma & how it relates to yoga through this conversation...Episode highlights...What is the Law of Karma?How is karma a part of yoga?Even if we know the laws of karma, what makes us take actions in a particular way? Why do we feel compelled to do what we do?What are negative and positive karma - paap and punya? The new age concept of ‘Law of attr...2022-06-271h 08Let's Talk YogaPrana Decoded with Indu AroraPrana is something every yoga teacher knows. But many know it only as surface knowledge. In this episode, Arundhati interviews Indu Arora, a long-time yoga teacher, and author about Prana. They decode prana for today's yoga teacher & student. If you're keen to learn about prana clearly and from an authentic source. This is the conversation to tune into. Prana Decoded Episode Highlights...What is prana?When did prana first appear in the scriptures or in yoga?How does one connect with their prana?How does breath play into prana?The different types...2022-06-2047 minLet's Talk YogaYoga Quiz - Do You Know The Answers?A slightly different episode this week. I'm just days away from launching my Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course. So I've put together this little quiz for you to explore to gauge your effectiveness when it comes to teaching asana to beginners. Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course: https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/beginnersyttYou can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our mailing list: https://www.a...2022-06-0620 minLet's Talk YogaWhat Actually is Hatha Yoga with Prasad RangnekarIn the popular world of yoga, there's widespread misinformation about the tradition and the path of Hatha Yoga. Its rich history is often forgotten or laid aside and replaced with various misleading interpretations. While most yoga teachers are borrowing every day from hatha yoga. Hardly anyone knows its origins or in fact much about this path at all. Prasad Rangnekar, who has been on the podcast many times before is from the Natha lineage. The founding lineage of Hatha Yoga. He shares his deep wisdom about the hatha yoga path. Here are some of our c...2022-05-301h 01Let's Talk Yoga3 Must Know Sequencing Principles for BeginnersAs a yoga asana teacher, it's crucial that you get skillful in teaching beginners yoga. Because that is where you can create maximum impact. Remember, when you see your student succeed, you feel successful as a yoga teacher. As my Teaching Yoga To Beginners course is about to begin this June. I'm sharing some snippets from the training. In today's episode, I share 3 must know sequencing principles for a beginners class. If you're keen on doing better as a yoga teacher. Hit play! If you like what you hear & want to know more...2022-05-2318 minLet's Talk Yoga5 Must-Know Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Anvita DixitThere is so much high-quality yoga education online. A random search on YouTube is how I met my incredible guest today. Anvita Dixit, a yoga teacher from India was raised in the Kaivalyadham Yoga Institue at a young age. Where she was surrounded by some of the best yoga Gurus, masters & philosophers. She has learned yoga deeply in its authentic form. Today, she teaches yoga in various capacities. But most noteworthy here is her YouTube channel called, Yogic Gurukul where she has many in-depth videos about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These are a...2022-05-1655 minLet's Talk YogaHow to Find a “Good” Yoga Teacher & Responsibility of a Yoga Student Teaching YogaSincere yoga teachers often ask Arundhati how to find a “good” yoga teacher. Especially in the world of social media and influencer marketing. This can be hard to navigate if you’re a new yoga teacher or if you didn’t receive quality yoga education or exposure to great teachers who ground you in the wisdom of yoga. In this episode, she shares the best ways in which you can find credible yoga teachers on the internet. She also explains what is the responsibility of the yoga asana student who wants to teach or is teac...2022-05-0918 minLet's Talk Yoga7-Step Process to Nailing Asana Sequencing as a Yoga Asana TeacherUndoubtedly, most yoga teachers are actually teaching only a tiny part of yoga i.e, the physical practice of yoga called asanas in modern times. But there is a lot of confusion in the world of asana because sequencing yoga poses in an effective, cohesive, and logical manner leads to a direct favorable outcome on the student's body, breath and mind not only on that given day but also acts as an investment in the practice is a skill that most yoga teachers struggle with. Moreso, if you've only learned how to "vinyasa"...2022-05-0224 minLet's Talk YogaMarma Nadi: A Bridge Between Ayurveda and YogaHave you heard about the Marma Nadi? Do you know its acts like a bridge between yoga and Ayurveda. On the show today, Ismat -Dhala Natani shares how this marma nadi is the bridge between yoga & Ayurveda. Ismat is professional background is in natural health care, with a specialty in traditional Indian medicine. With over two decades of experience, she has spearheaded CAISH, carefully guiding its growth since i2002. Ismat focuses on melding ancient wisdom with current concepts of health and wellbeing. From this frame of...2022-04-1837 minLet's Talk YogaSanātana Dharma, Hinduism & Yoga – A Beginners Guide with Savira GuptaDo you as a yoga teacher have clarity about what is Sanatana Dharma & Hinduism? Do you understand its link to yoga? Or are you confused about where to start understanding this topic?Have you wondered is yoga a religious practice? Savira Gupta, is a long-time yoga student, teacher, and practitioner. We've often turned to her on this podcast for her insight, knowledge, and clarity on complex, subtle topics. In this episode, Savira helps us understand Sanatana Dharma and Hinduism and their link to yoga.Episode Highlights...Sanāt...2022-04-1143 minLet's Talk YogaThe Similarities and Differences Between the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad GitaAs a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts? Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts. He tells you exactly where they meet, where they diverge & where you should start and how. He takes s complex topic and makes it digestible and relatable. If you've been seeking clarity on t...2022-04-0458 minLet's Talk YogaHistory of Asana & its Evolution with Vikram Jeet SinghDid you know that for centuries - poses had nothing to do with yoga? But if you look at the modern-day yoga landscape, the poses & the physical landscape dominate the conversation. But most yoga teachers are unaware of the history of asana & its evolution through time. We explore this conversation in detail with Vikram Jeet Singh whose back again with lots of insight on this topic. Episode Highlights...The meaning of asanaHas asana always been a part of yoga?How people practiced yoga in the pastThe earliest reference to asanaWhen did...2022-03-2845 minLet's Talk Yoga3 Part Sequence Framework for BeginnersThere's no doubt in anyone's mind that beginners start with an asana class in modern times. But how do we yoga teachers approach sequencing for beginners? In today's solo episode, I take you yet again BTS of my new course, "Teaching yoga to beginners" where I give you insight into my 10-step framework for sequencing. I've used this successfully for a decade. And can guarantee that it works if you implement it well.You'll walk away with clarity and confidence in sequencing from this episode. Tune in now. Sign up here fo...2022-03-2418 minLet's Talk YogaBest Ways to Breakdown Yoga to a BeginnerDo you struggle to break down what is yoga to a newbie? Especially in an asana class where you barely have 2 minutes before you need to start the class? Then this episode is for you. Arundhati breaks down how to clearly, briefly explain what is yoga to a newbie who comes into class wanting to stretch and do poses. She highlights 3 main aspects that every beginner should know. As well as clearing up the most popular misconceptions of what yoga is & instead building a clear picture of what yoga is without overwhelming yourself...2022-03-1724 minLet's Talk YogaMust Ask Questions Before You Ask How To Get More Students...The number one question I get asked by yoga teachers in my mentorship community is "How to get more students". This is in fact a question on many yoga teachers' minds if not all. In today's episode, I share what you need to look at before asking yourself or someone else this question of "more students". We even explore if more students is native to yoga or otherwise. If you're a yoga teacher, sincerely wanting to share your yoga with others. Then tune in, this episode will bring to light many different nuances...2022-03-0721 minLet's Talk YogaIs THIS the most important yoga class you'll ever teach?Have you ever asked yourself what's the most important yoga class you'll ever teach? Usually, you'll hear one of these 3 responses...Every class is equally important Teaching advanced asana because safety is important Teaching aspiring yoga teachers But for me personally, all of these miss the mark. The most important class you'll ever teach is that in which there's a beginners student or even better, a full class of beginner yoga students. Why? Because the beginner is a blank canvas. And you have the incredible opportunity to showcase all that yoga has...2022-03-0130 minLet's Talk YogaWhat Is The Sukshma Sharira in Yoga with Indu AroraThe sukshma sharira is often translated as the subtle body, energetic body, and even pranic body in yoga. But often, most yoga teachers don't have enough clarity about the deep significance of this subtle body. Why it's crucial to our yoga. It's deep significance in this practice or even how to approach this. Indu Arora is on the show to shed more light on the many depths of Sukshma sharira. You'll learn the real meaning of this word, "sukshma sharira". Its origins and the significance in yoga. We chat about the v...2022-02-2150 minLet's Talk YogaThe Reality of the Yoga Industry with Alexandria CrowAfter the tragic events of 2020, many "big", "visible" yoga platforms - online demand platforms, digital & print media & apparel brands made big promises to do more, to be better & to initiate change by being more diverse & inclusive.At the start of 2022, I took stock of how much the yoga world has really "moved" in this direction. There has been some change. A little. But not really where it matters. At least to me. I invited long-time yoga teacher, thought leader & friend Alexandria Crow back on the podcast to chat about the reality of the y...2022-02-141h 11Let's Talk YogaSeeking Clarity About Kundalini with Kaya MindlinKundalini is often a confusing topic in yoga. Some people think of "kundalini" as the style of kundalini yoga. Most often yoga teachers only superficially hear of Kundalini in passing but that's it. On the show today, Kaya Mindlin is back for the 3rd time. She needs no introduction on this podcast. You'll learn more about...What is Kundalini? What is Kundalini yoga? What is Kundalini Yoga?What are some of the practices of kundalini? Is a Kundalini practice necessary? Is it for everyone?Is there such a thing as a kundalini prob...2022-02-0745 minLet's Talk YogaMy Yoga Story & How All The Dots Connect (solo episode)Doing something a bit different on the podcast today. Sharing my life & yoga story. Telling you how I discovered yoga, my journey as a naive yoga student. Why I moved to the US & how I built my yoga studio in the most unconventional way possible.Want support, mentorship & community as a yoga teacher? Check out my Mindful Yoga Teachers Club - https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/MYTC?_ga=2.126559950.2105421858.1643603067-62439877.1621270872You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on...2022-01-3129 minLet's Talk YogaUnderstanding the Vedas - a beginners approach with Sarvesh ThakkarThe Vedas come up in conversation in the yoga world every now & then. But the average yoga teacher feels confused about how the Vedas relate to yoga. On the Let's Talk Yoga podcast this week, I bring you someone who has studied the Vedas since his childhood. Sarvesh Thakkar is an entrepreneur with a financial background but has been raised in the presence of his Guru & currently working on a non-profit called 'The Veda Project'. We chat about the Vedas, how they relate to yoga. How does one get started studying the vedas...2022-01-2542 minLet's Talk YogaRecontextualizing Modern Yoga with Prasad RangnekarIf you want clarity on the current yoga landscape & how it relates to traditional yoga - you should go straight to Prasad Rangnekar. Back on the podcast for the second time, Prasad shares the importance of recontextualizing modern yoga. He draws parallels without a bias between popular yoga & traditional yoga. He warns us about the dangers of treating the part as the whole. We chat about the current landscape of yoga & how a sincere yoga seeker or yoga teacher can and should do better.We chat about why this discernment is...2022-01-1758 minLet's Talk YogaWhat Yoga in India is Like Today with Vikram Jeet SinghHave you wondered what yoga in India is like in 2022? My guest today, Vikram Jeet Singh is a lifelong yoga student & teacher born & raised in India. He shares what yoga is like in India today - the changing landscape, the strengths of learning yoga in India & much more. Tune in to find out more about...The major differences between yoga in India & US Does studying yoga in India make you a better student? How does one find the right school or teacher? Has yoga tourism hurt or helped India? Where does one start if you w...2022-01-1056 minLet's Talk YogaReplay: 5 Ways to Verify the Credibility of Your Instagram-Famous Yoga TeacherFor the final episode of our special replay series this month, I give you episode 63 entitled "5 Ways to Verify the Credibility of Your Instagram-Famous Yoga Teacher". With the emergence of self-proclaimed yoga teachers left and right, it doesn't hurt to know how to identify genuine yoga educators.Choosing your yoga teacher is probably the most important first step in your yoga journey. So if you are new to yoga, or if you have been looking for a more suitable yoga trainer, this episode will help take you in the right direction.I hope...2021-12-2731 minLet's Talk YogaReplay: Yamas & Niyamas – The Missing Link (Part 1 of 2)Welcome to the second episode replay from our series this month. As you wished, I am replaying episode 47 entitled "Yamas & Niyamas - The Missing Link" (Part 1 of 2) with a special guest, Savira Gupta.In this episode, you will be reminded of the relevance of the yamas & niyamas in the context of modern yoga. As a yoga seeker, you will find it extremely important to understand these fundamentals in order for you to truly "live your yoga".Relax and listen as we dive deeper into the yamas and niyamas of yoga.You c...2021-12-2053 minLet's Talk YogaReplay: The Origins of Yoga with Prasad RangnekarAs promised, I am re-releasing some of your favorite episodes for the month of December. I would like to begin with one of your three most requested episodes, which is the Origins of Yoga with esteemed yoga educator, Prasad Rangnekar.If you are listening to this podcast for the first time, I'm really glad that you stumbled upon this particular episode replay as this helps every yoga enthusiast to strengthen the foundation of their knowledge of the yoga practice.Enjoy as you listen in and rediscover the origins of yoga in our first...2021-12-131h 04Let's Talk Yoga3 Things Yoga Teachers Should Do Before 2022In this episode, I share 3 things that every yoga teacher should be doing before the year ends. Actionable, practical & important for modern yoga teachers. Mindful Yoga Teachers Club: Join here. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes....2021-12-0819 minLet's Talk YogaPaths of Yoga and How to Live your Yoga with Uma SubramaniamExploring the 4 main margas (paths) of yoga & questioning if they make "living your yoga" off your mat simpler with Uma Subramaniam. (M. Sc Yoga science) The paths of yoga are ancient & rich. But we often get lost in the modern yoga landscape of styles, trends, and schools of yoga. The margas go back in time to much more ancient & rich wisdom often forgotten in modern yoga. Uma explains why we have these different paths. Why do they matter to a yoga seeker? How you can find your path & how to learn to walk t...2021-11-2948 minLet's Talk YogaTrauma of Cultural Appropriation, decolonizing mental health from a POC viewpoint, & Compassion as a Core Value with Ekta HattangadyToday, we highlight 3 important topics...The trauma of cultural appropriation on Indian people What is 'decolonizing' mental health from a POC viewpoint Exploring compassion as a core valueYou might be wondering what any of this has to do with yoga? Occasionally, I take a step out of "traditional" or "more-predictable" yoga conversations to bring you topics that will influence your yoga life. This is one such conversation. Ekta Hattangady is a social worker, psychotherapist, and mindfulness coach. Who practices yoga & Buddhism. With 16 years of work experience in the US, UK & Canada. ...2021-11-2245 minLet's Talk YogaBTS of My New Immersive Study ProgramAn exclusive behind-the-scenes (BTS) look at my new immersive study program. Happening this Winter 2022. For the first time, I take you behind the scenes to give you a first-hand look at how I’m re-working the existing system of studying & teaching yoga. For student who loves to practice, but looking to deepen their understanding of yoga. But doesn't necessarily want to teach yoga. The issue that plagues the yoga world today is most people leap from loving asana to suddenly studying to become a yoga teacher. Skipping many parts & payers in betw...2021-11-1529 minLet's Talk Yoga5 Ways to Verify The Credibility Of Your Instagram-Famous Yoga TeacherSocial media has undoubtedly influenced yoga. In today's conversation, I explore ways in which you can verify the credibility of your Instagram-famous yoga teacher. You'll get a list of questions or thought-provoking prompts before you dedicate your time, energy and money to these yoga teachers. If you use Instagram & are a yoga teacher, chances are you're influenced by the medium and probably not fully aware of the extent to which the medium influences your thinking. Listen in, for 5 must ask questions for yourself and your Instagram yoga celebrity. You can find al...2021-11-0831 minLet's Talk YogaThe Future of Yoga Teacher Trainings in 2021 (solo episode)Want to be a better teacher? You've first got to seek out the best yoga teacher trainings out there. But it isn't business as usual in the yoga world in 2021. I take a fresh look at where the yoga industry is headed in this new normal. Where you should be focused for higher or better yoga education. The best combination of trainings to get a good foundation & more. Hit play if you want to learn how to be a better yoga teacher. You can find all the resources mentioned in this epi...2021-10-2527 minLet's Talk YogaCurious about the Bhagavad Gita - Here's what you need to know with Kaya MindlinAre you keen to understand the Bhagavad Gita & how it relates to the life of yoga seekers? If yes, this conversation is the best on this topic. Kaya Mindlin is a lifelong student & teacher of the Bhagavad Gita. She shares many fascinating aspects of this text. We don't talk about the storyline of the Gita but more along the lines of how this applies to a yoga seeker. Kaya shares some very important misconceptions in modern yoga about this text. And reminds of the much overlooked "teaching methodology" of the Gita by modern-day y...2021-10-1859 minLet's Talk YogaTeaching Yoga with Intention with Judith Hanson LasaterJudith Hanson Lasater is back on the show today for the 3rd time. We chat about her 2 very significant milestones. Her newest book, “Teaching Yoga with Intention - The Essential Guide to Skillful Hands-On Assists and Verbal Communication”. She also completed 50 years of teaching yoga this July & I ask her what it's like to teach for half a century. Her evolution through this journey. Teaching yoga with intention is a book that is for both - the yoga teacher and the yoga student. Judith addresses the importance of communication for yoga teachers. Especially communicating using the s...2021-10-1148 minLet's Talk YogaHow to (Really) Teach Beginners with Natalia TabiloBeginner's yoga classes are often ignored by many in the modern yoga landscape. While in reality teaching beginners is one of the most rewarding experiences that a yoga teacher could ask for. It's how you can build community & confidence in yourself and your students. But there's definitely a learning curve. While I've personally built my studio with beginners yoga classes over the years. I found the perfect guest to have this conversation with on the show. Natalia Tabilo, is a yoga teacher, journalist & the founder of Yoga for all bodies. Originally from Chile but...2021-10-0541 minLet's Talk YogaUnderstanding the Impact of the Gunas in Ayurveda with Myra LewinAyurveda is Yoga's sister science. Every now & then, I bring Ayurveda guests on the show to highlight key aspects of Ayurveda that impact our every day. In this episode, we're exploring the Gunas & how they impact us on a regular basis with Myra Lewin. Myra is an Ayurveda & Yoga Teacher with over 30 years of experience. She's an author, podcast host, the head of Hale Pule Ayurveda & a well-recognized leader in the western Ayurvedic community. Episode highlights. What are the Gunas?The three primary qualities of the GunasWhat are the differentiating...2021-09-2744 minLet's Talk YogaTop Five Frequently Asked Questions About PranayamaSharing answers to the TOP 5 most frequently asked questions about Pranayama on the show today. Pull up your front-row seat to my pranayama training. Hit play to find out answers to the most commonly asked questions about Pranayama. If you like what you hear & want to learn more about pranayama - check out my upcoming 30-hour pranayama training for yoga teachers starting this October 1st, 2021. If you enjoy our weekly content, please review & rate this podcast. It will help us get this content in front of others who are looking for these conversations. 2021-09-2014 minLet's Talk YogaFree Pranayama Class- The Three Groups of Pranayama PracticeYou've got a front-row seat in my upcoming pranayama training. In today's episode, you'll discover the 3 main categories of pranayama practices. These 3 groups are like your GPS or guiding system. They make navigating through the various techniques effortless. These are fundamental to know & understand if you want to practice or teach pranayama in any capacity. Knowing these 3 groups will help you build effective, safe and smart pranayama sequences for yourself & others. What are you waiting for? Brew your favorite beverage, cozy up on your couch & hit play. Enroll in the u...2021-09-1317 minLet's Talk YogaThe Origins of Yoga and Its Passage Through Time with Prasad RangnekarAs yoga teachers, knowing the origins of yoga & its passage through time is very significant. In fact, I would argue that's it's required if one teaches any aspect of yoga. Knowing this correctly is not only important but has deep cultural implications if misinterpreted. I’ve been on the lookout for the “perfect” guest for this one. Someone who could take into account the many subtle nuances & layers that a conversation about the origins of yoga warrants. To follow its passage through time with clarity & draw a timeline is no small feat. On the Let’...2021-08-231h 04Let's Talk YogaHypermobility In Yoga with Alexandria CrowIn today's episode, I chat with Alexandria Crow. An ex-gymnast turned yoga educator. Injuries from her gymnastic career led Alex to evolve her approach to yoga. Today she's passionate about making yoga accessible & living the practice through her teachings. We chat about hypermobility & the pursuit of flexibility in yoga. How to balance the pursuit of flexibility as a yoga teacher. The repetitive nature of yoga asana practice. Understand how hypermobile people understand sensation in their bodies. The role of aging in hypermobility & a whole lot more. Upcoming Online Yoga Teacher T...2021-08-1655 minLet's Talk YogaThe Sanskrit Channel - in conversation a Sanskrit linguist & content creator Udaya ShreyasDo you know there’s a Sanskrit channel on YouTube that’s phenomenal? Whether you think Sanskrit is a dead language or you’re intrigued by it. Today’s episode is fire. I’m chatting with Udaya Shreyas. A Sanskrit linguist, & the director & (much loved) host of THE SANSKRIT CHANNEL on YouTube. We chat about the birth of his channel. Why he fell in love with Sanskrit & how he gave up a promising career at Google to become a professional YouTuber. I also quiz Uday about some of the most popularly asked questio...2021-08-0958 minLet's Talk YogaBest Advice from a Yoga Editor with Kat Heagberg RebarYou can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.Join our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram2021-08-0249 minLet's Talk YogaYamas & Niyamas – The missing Link (Part 2) with Savira GuptaSavira Gupta is back with Part 2 of the Yamas & Niyamas. If you haven't heard part 1. Check out episode 47 before listening to this one. If you ask anyone who’s raised in the culture of yoga. They’ll tell you they learned these aspects since childhood. Their first teachers being their mothers, grandmothers, school teachers, elders, spiritual lessons & so on… but most westerners overlook the first two limbs of yoga.Your yamas & niyamas can be your best friends on your yoga journey. As well as your greatest teachers. This is why most people often fear, ne...2021-07-2751 minLet's Talk YogaThe Instagram post that wasn’t meant to be a podcast with Arundhati B.I'm obsessed with how yoga teachers are created. Because ultimately its teachers who control the destiny of yoga in the modern yoga world. This is why you should care about what happens in yoga teacher training. This episode was not meant to be on the podcast. In fact, it was just something I shared on Instagram. But it triggered & resonated deeply with so many of you. I decided to bring the conversation to this platform. Listen up if you're interested in understanding how yoga teachers are created, the loopholes in the yoga teacher...2021-07-1930 minLet's Talk YogaYoga for Pelvic Girdle Pain with Shannon CrowHave you ever asked yourself what’s the difference between hip pain & pelvic girdle pain? How do we as yoga-asana teachers help the students work through this? Shannon Crow is on the show today answering these questions & a whole lot more. Shannon is a yoga teacher, trainer, host of the connected yoga teacher podcast & the founder of pelvic health professionals.Episode highlights...How Shannon got her interest in pelvic healthWhat is good pelvic health?The types of pain that we should be aware ofHow to recognize pelvic pain, especially as yoga...2021-07-1253 minLet's Talk YogaSomatic Yoga Training with Trina AltmanSomatic yoga is becoming a popular term in the modern yoga world. In this episode, we chat with Trina Altman about her new book, Yoga Deconstructed: Movement Science Principles. An in-depth look into modern movement science & yoga. We cover somatic yoga training, why injuries occur, progressions & regressions in yoga asana, hypermobility, cueing & more. If you're a new asana teacher or even an experienced one you'll find great value in this episode. Somatic Yoga Training Episode highlights:Why people get injured while doing yogaHow to prepare the body to load What to...2021-07-0643 minLet's Talk YogaYamas & Niyamas – The Missing Link (Part 1 of 2)Do you ever feel something is missing in your yoga journey? Do you feel like you’re lacking something when it comes to living your yoga thoroughly? Whether you answered yes or not, as a yoga teacher you cannot dismiss the Yamas & Niyamas. Which are so often OVERSIMPLIFIED as black & white in the modern yoga landscape. Often spoken about more than lived especially by yoga teachers. On the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast today, return guest Savira Gupta not only brings you the wisdom & nuances of living these but she wholeheartedly shares...2021-06-2853 minLet's Talk YogaWhy the Teacher-Student Relationship Matters in Modern Yoga with Kaya Mindlin“The teachings of yoga are superior to the teacher” - Kaya Mindlin A skilled yoga teacher will impact not just your learning but your life. Kaya Mindlin unpacks the nuances of a teacher-student relationship in modern yoga. If you’re a yoga teacher wondering what’s missing in your yoga journey, it's probably a skilled teacher who goes beyond the books & impacts every layer of your being. Whether you're a new or seasoned teacher, this episode is really worth your time. Episode Insights…Can you self-study yoga?The inner...2021-06-211h 00Let's Talk YogaThe Secret to Fun Arm Balancing with Allison Ray JercaiDid you know you don’t need to do arm balances on your arms alone? In fact, arm balances aren’t necessarily reserved only for advanced asana practice. On the podcast today, I chat with Allison Ray Jeraci about making arm balances fun with a unique & fresh approach. We chat about how to get into arm balances without ever balancing on your arms. Fun ways in which you can keep your teaching & asana practice fresh, fun & insightful. The unique use of props & more. Allison gives us examples & how-tos. As well as getting...2021-06-1437 minLet's Talk YogaImposter Syndrome For Yoga Teachers with Mado HesselinkIdentifying your imposter syndrome will be a game-changer for yoga teachers. Identifying & learning to navigate this skillfully is what we chat about today with Modo Hesselink. We get into what imposter syndrome is & how it limits yoga teachers. Mado talks about her experience with yoga teachers who deal with this on a daily basis. Plus her tips & strategies on how to overcome this in a skillful & effective way. Mado Hesselink is a yoga teacher on a mission with practical business & teaching strategies to help teachers make an impact & living. Through her podcast, “The Yog...2021-06-0845 minLet's Talk Yoga3 Important Questions Yoga Teachers Ask All The TimeAnswering 3 very important questions that every yoga teacher asks at some point... Especially right after graduating a teacher training & entering the very real world of teaching yoga. Most yoga teachers feel alone, lost & unsure of how to navigate this new world. How to draw the line between self-practice & yoga class prep as a yoga teacher? Should you only teach what you can physically do? What parts of yoga are open to interpretation? I see a lot of "yoga is whatever you want it to be"These are just some of the things we dis...2021-05-2422 minLet's Talk YogaFree Pranayama Class & Sequencing Notes for Yoga TeachersFree pranayama class & with extra pranayama notes & sequence tips for yoga teachers is out on the show today. Are you fascinated yet a little confused by pranayama? A little unsure as to where to begin? Well, I've got you covered. The idea to offer this free pranayama class came to me when I was putting the final touches on my pranayama immersion & optional yoga teacher training.I'm SO excited to share it with you. I'm sharing about the first pranayama ever known to mankind today or in my own words, the king of pr...2021-05-1744 minLet's Talk YogaHow to Study the Bhagavad Gita with Luvena RangelThe Bhagavad Gita is a text that's fascinated generations of humanity. For yoga teachers, this text is extremely valuable for life. I will be exploring this text in more future episodes as it's impossible to capture its essence in just one episode.My guest today is Luvena Rangel, the founder of curvy yogi. A body-positive yoga teacher, cultural appropriation advocate, teacher trainer & more...Luvena talks about the role of the Bhagavad Geeta in her own life as well as nuances of this text. Luvena talks about it's not so much about studying the...2021-05-1056 minLet's Talk YogaTake Great Photos from Your Iphone & How to Work with a Photographer with Lauren MitchellAs a yoga teacher, it's not important to have good yoga photos. But it is necessary if you're trying to grow your yoga career. Think of all the brands you've paid attention to. Chances are they've told you a story through their photos. The best part of yoga photos is that you can now get decent ones on your iPhone or if you have the budget work with a photographer.My guest today, is my photographer, Lauren Mitchell. We chat about what it takes to get good yoga photos from your iPhone as well as...2021-05-0340 minLet's Talk YogaUnderstanding Post-Lineage Yoga with Theodora WildcroftTalking about post-lineage yoga today on the Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast with Theodora Wildcroft.Lineage in yoga has always fascinated & frustrated me at the same time. So when I discovered Theo’s book on Post-Lineage yoga I knew I excited, curious & but also cautious. Excited & curious because lineages have played an important part in yoga’s transmission for centuries. Cautious because while having a reformist attitude is important, there’s a fine line between doing what’s right by yoga & doing what one thinks is right. Theo’s book was refreshing & reminded me that we ne...2021-04-2650 minLet's Talk YogaRole of Body Image and Feminism in Yoga with Melanie KleinGrowing up in India, I noticed a culture of body shaming, an obsession with thinness, & fair skin being the ideal standard to be considered beautiful. While my own household luckily never endorsed any of this. Body image hit me like a rock when I became a professional Bollywood dancer at the Shiamak Dance company. Often if not always we were shamed, bullied, insulted, ridiculed & threatened with consequences if we didn’t remain or become thin. It is then as a young woman, I developed an unhealthy relationship with my own body image. It was also a b...2021-04-201h 05Let's Talk YogaLearn To Savor Your Sadhana with Mirabelle D’CunhaMirabelle D'Cunha & I have a soulful conversation about Sadhana on the show today. Sadhana is the very fabric that helps us move forward on our yogic path. And there's no better person for you to learn what Sadhana is all about. Conversations about our sadhana as yoga teachers are vastly missing in today's yoga world. We often confuse lose sight of real yoga in the modern-day. Mirabelle will drive home the importance of sadhana with her delightful wisdom. If you love yoga philosophy, ethics & are keen to live your yoga - you can't miss this ep...2021-04-1255 minLet's Talk Yoga10 Never-heard Before Insights for Yoga Teachers + New Co-hostBack with what is probably my most favorite solo episode yet. I've just launched The Mindful Yoga Teachers Club & this conversation is geared to give you an insight into my world & thought process. When you decide to be a yoga teacher, you often have to learn 2 things - yoga & how to get your yoga into the hands of your 'potential yoga students'. These are 2 different realities for yoga teachers. And often challenging as not everyone can or wants to be an entrepreneur. Well-intentioned yoga teachers end up making the same mistake...2021-04-0559 minLet's Talk YogaUncovering Radiant Rest with Tracee StanleyDid you know there's a goddess of yoga nidra? Or how you can set a mental alarm clock? Do you know the "real" meaning of yoga nidra apart from yogic sleep? What about people with trauma? In today's episode, we uncover the power of yoga Nidra once again with Tracee Stanley. Author of a new book on yoga nidra called Radiant Rest. Tracee goes deep into exploring the power & impact of yoga Nidra in our lives. Helping us to value deep rest, not as just something we need to do but using as a tool...2021-03-2944 minLet's Talk YogaRe-thinking Your Asana Practice with Rocky Heron I chat with one of my go-to yoga teachers today, Rocky Heron. I found Rocky right after the pandemic hit in 2020. I instantly gravitated towards his approach to asana & movement. I found his classes to be well-structured, playful, mindful & authentic. Even before the podcast was born, I knew I’d have him on someday to chat about his approach. Critical thinking is an inseparable part of yoga. Moreso nowadays. Even in our asana. The physical practice has become the doorway through which millions find their way to yoga nowadays. While it is by no means is th...2021-03-2249 minLet's Talk YogaWhy You Should Be Fascinated By Your Fascia with Pooja ViraniI've been fascinated by fascia for a while now. This week I've found the perfect guest to chat with about all things fascia. My guest today is Pooja Virani. She's a Pain-Free Movement Specialist and Social Justice Consultant on a mission to spread joy, foster equality, and help people reach their highest potential. Having practiced for 15 years and taught it all over the world. Pooja specializes in Rehabilitative Yoga for Injury Prevention & Pain Relief, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Yoga, and Social Justice Education.Episode Highlights... Pooja's storyFascia and its importance to yog...2021-03-1646 minLet's Talk YogaThe 4 Pillars of Life & Yoga with Savira GuptaThere's something so beautiful about the Purushartha system. In English, we could call it, the 4 pillars of life. These principles have existed for 1000s of years in Vedic culture. Guiding people who seek this wisdom. But unknown to most people who practice or even teach Yoga. My guest today, Savira Gupta started indulging in Yoga at 40. She comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj tradition who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite color, caste, or creed. She...2021-03-0847 minLet's Talk YogaNon-violent Communication for Yoga Teachers with Judith Hanson LasaterCommunication is central to our life. As yoga teachers, we communicate constantly through our words, actions & bodies. Yoga philosophy often shows us how to communicate compassionately. But in today's world of social media & cancel culture it can be very challenging. There's a gap between silent & spoken communication. The 'tone' of how we communicate seems to be getting increasingly hostile online & the yoga world isn't immune to this. On the show today, I chat with repeat guest, Judith Hanson Lasater about all things non-violent communication. With 50 years of teaching experience, Judith needs no introduction to people i...2021-03-0146 minLet's Talk YogaMind Your Breathing with Dr. Sundar BalasubramanianPranayama is the yogic art of breathing. Ancient yogis knew the power & potential of our breath. They gifted us this wisdom through the practice of pranayama. But in the modern asana dominant world we sometimes don't think of pranayama beyond inhales, exhales & ujjayi breathing. But it is SO much more...My guest today is Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina studying cancer biology, and Yoga. His research provides evidence for how Pranayama could promote wellbeing in health and disease. He is the Founder/Director of PranaScience Institute...2021-02-2245 minLet's Talk YogaCOVID-19 & What We Can Do as Yoga Teachers (Respiratory health & immunity focus)As yoga teachers, we have access to amazing tools in yoga to help in this fight against COVID19. There's so much we can offer our students and ourselves in terms of respiratory health well-being & immunity boosting. Doing a special solo episode sharing some of my best advice for this pandemic that seems neverending. Whether you teach or do yoga, today we’re talking about practical tips to improve or restore respiratory health. Episode highlights...What poses are best to boost immunity? What poses are best for respiratory health? How often to do these...2021-02-1538 minLet's Talk YogaWhat is Zero Waste Living & How is it Yoga with Stephanie LentzExploring the connection between zero waste living & yoga on the podcast today!Like many of you, I’m big on being a conscious consumer, reducing my carbon footprint, living a low waste lifestyle & most importantly, living my yoga in areas of my life off the yoga mat… For me, there’s no point in doing all the yoga if you can’t take it with you - into different areas of your life every day. And to be honest, I’m not perfect at doing this. But it’s a start. I hope today’s conversation gi...2021-02-0859 minLet's Talk YogaUnpacking What Yoga Philosophy Means in its Truest Sense with Dr. Shyam RanganathanI’m delighted to share my podcast guest today. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan is a field-changing researcher, scholar, author, and teacher of philosophy, and an expert in the neglected traditions of Indian moral philosophy, including Yoga. He’s also a trained scholar, researcher of philosophy, and an author, editor, and translator of over 50 peer-reviewed, scholarly works. If you’re a yoga teacher trying to get a grasp over what is yoga philosophy, hit play now. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation…💥What all are we referring to when we say yoga philosophy? ...2021-02-0148 minLet's Talk YogaWhy Content is Your Superpower with Andrea FerrettiMy guest today needs no introduction. Andrea Ferretti & her podcast, Yogaland are beloved names in the yoga industry. Standing at 4 million downloads Andrea is the queen of content creation in the industry. Recently, she launched her own content creation course to help yoga teachers understand and navigate the world of content creation. In our conversation today, Andrea shares her insight on the nitty-gritty of what it means to develop content. Free content versus paid content, where to get started, what to focus on, social media versus email newsletter, what needs to go into a newsletter, w...2021-01-2553 minLet's Talk YogaUnleashing the Power & Potential of Restorative Yoga with Adelene CheongRestorative yoga is a hidden gem of modern yoga Adelene Cheong, a London-based senior yoga teacher who specializes in restorative yoga. When I met Adelene in a recent training I instantly knew that I wanted to have her chat with you about all things restorative yoga as she's steeped in it from years of experience. This conversation weaves through many layers of restorative yoga. Bringing you clarity & a deep understanding of the impact of the practice. We cover a wide range of questions in this episode including the new world of teaching restorative yoga online a...2021-01-1858 minLet's Talk YogaIs Meditation the Answer for Everything? With Anusha WijeyakumarIn this episode, I talk to Anusha Wijeyakumar, the founder of Shanti Within Wellness. Anusha Wijeyakumar is an author and a motivational speaker with areas of expertise in the science of mindfulness and meditation. Anusha is among the few South Asian women in the yoga industry making a real difference with her work every day. Meditation is a big part of her life and she just launched her first book this January. We chat about meditation, the benefits, the impact, the "best" kind of meditation, her new book and much more in this episode. Whether y...2021-01-1251 minLet's Talk YogaWhat Your Dosha Says About Your Gut Health with Dr. Ram TamangWhat Ayurveda has to say about your GUT-HEALTH?One of my intentions in 2021 is to take better care of my digestive health. Like so many of you, when it comes to living holistically, I first turn to Yoga & Ayurveda for answers. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ram Tamang, an Ayurvedic doctor (& also my doctor) with 20 years of experience. Born & raised in the hills of Nepal & now practicing Ayurvedic medicine in Orange County. Dr. Ram helps us understand what are doshas are. How to find our doshas & should we pay attention to t...2021-01-0548 minLet's Talk YogaBody Positive Yoga and Setting a Shame Free New Year’s Resolution with Amber KarnesCan fat people do yoga? Oftentimes, larger-body people experience hostility in fitness environments. Amber Karnes certainly remembers how nervous she was when she first joined a yoga class. Nevertheless, her body figure and all the constant negative self-talk didn’t stop her and eventually, she got hooked on practicing yoga. She originally started to practice yoga in an effort to change her body but later realized that yoga taught her how to be in her body instead. Now, Amber teaches yoga full time and is an industry thought leader & an inspiration to many. Get inspired as...2020-12-2250 minLet's Talk YogaBONUS_ My story on YogalandSince some of our listeners have been curious about my yoga journey, I thought that this would be the perfect time to drop a bonus episode. I’m sharing with you an interview that I did with Andrea Ferretti of Yogaland Podcast earlier this summer.Andrea Ferretti is the well-known host of the long-running Yogaland podcast & wife of Jason Crandell, an internationally renowned yoga teacher who was my guest for Episode 4 of the Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast. In this chat we go into my story as well as some aspects of yoga that are cultur...2020-12-1543 minLet's Talk YogaAll things OM, Origins of Sanskrit and the Role of Mantras in Yoga with Sunita Baste PatilWhen I thought about the perfect guest to talk about OM, Sanskrit language, as well as mantra and meditation, I thought of Sunita Baste Patil. She shares her vast knowledge & experience in today's podcast. If you've ever wondered about the origins of OM, the meaning, the significance, the pronunciation - you'll discover those answers in today's conversation. We also chat about the Sanskrit language, the mispronunciations as well as the significance of Sanskrit in yoga. We also chat about mantras, using mantras as a tool for meditation. And if you've wondered wha...2020-12-0847 minLet's Talk YogaEveryday Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals You Didn’t Know About with Indu AroraIndu Arora is back on the podcast again! This time we geek out about all things self-care from the rich & deep wisdom of Ayurveda. Indu just released her 3rd book, SOMA 100 heritage recipes for self-care. This conversation is woven around self-care rituals detailed in her latest e-book. If you've been looking to go beyond trendy self-care & invest your limited time, energy, & money into really wholesome, simple & effective self-care. This episode is for you. Indu shares recipes & rituals passed on to her by her family and other important people in her life. 2020 has been a difficult yea...2020-12-011h 04Let's Talk YogaCan yoga history be fun? A conversation with Colin HallUsually, when we think of history, we think of it as boring. But as I was looking for someone to help weave the journey of yoga in North America, I stumbled upon Colin Hall’s show called the Yoga History Podcast that was made in collaboration with Yoga International. It really surprised me as Colin has this amazing sense of humor while providing great information about yoga history so I decided to have him on the show. Join our fun conversation as we trace the journey of yoga in North America!You can find all th...2020-11-2453 minLet's Talk YogaA New Approach & Updated Guidelines for Online Yoga Teacher Trainings by Yoga Alliance -an interview with Dr. Christa KuberryYoga Alliance, whether you love them or despise them, this episode will shed light on how they’ve evolved into a progressive, community-driven platform in the past 2 years. I chatted with Dr. Christa Kuberry, the VP of Yoga Alliance Standards, about the new, revised guidelines for 2021 for studios & teacher trainings. What happens after 2021, as well as the new direction Yoga Alliance, is undertaking as an organization. We chat about the cultural appropriation of yoga & whether there are more opportunities to work at Yoga Alliance since so many yoga teachers are currently unemployed and more.You ca...2020-11-1741 minLet's Talk YogaQuestions I've been asked about poses over the past decadeI’m back with a solo episode answering the most commonly asked asana questions over the past (almost) a decade of teaching yoga. While most of you know me through my guest interviews, I actually teach a lot of asana at my yoga studio. It’s not every day that you see an Indian immigrant yoga teacher talking about the physical practice of yoga, is it? Somehow that’s often been left to my white counterparts…many of whom are brilliant at what they do. But I did this episode as I know there are so many t...2020-11-1044 minLet's Talk YogaDo props have a purpose with Zain SyedWe’re exploring the purpose of props in today’s episode with international yoga teacher, Zain Syed. Zain’s videos on social media have inspired many around the world to explore creative and fun ways to practice yoga poses. With many years of training from senior Iyengar Yoga teachers, as well as studying and learning from his mentor and dear friend, Carrie Owerko, he brings a dynamic blend of power, precision and play into his practice and teaching. Before the pandemic Zain was a traveling teacher and visited over 20+ countries to share practice with diverse communities overseas. We...2020-11-0345 minLet's Talk YogaTrue Yoga is Accessible Yoga with Jivana HeymanMy guest today is the face of the Accessible yoga movement. Jivana Heyman, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. He’s the co-founder of the Accessible Yoga Training School, and the author of the book, Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body (Shambhala Publications), and the upcoming book, Rainbow Mind. Jivana has specialized in teaching yoga to people with disabilities and out of this work, the Accessible Yoga organization was created to support education, training, and advocacy with the mission of shifting the public pe...2020-10-2700 minLet's Talk YogaThe Pelvis is Everything with Judith Hanson LasaterMy guest today has been teaching yoga for almost 50 years. Let that sink in - 50 years. Judith Hanson Lasater is a teacher's teacher, an author, and a world-renowned yoga teacher highly respected for her experience in the yoga world. She has authored many yoga books - her latest one being "Yoga Myths" that just came out several weeks ago. In this book, she talks about some of the common myths when it comes to alignment, movement & things yoga teachers say. A great read for any long time yoga students, anatomy geeks & teachers. In this episode, we...2020-10-1354 minLet's Talk YogaThe Science of a Private Lesson with Francesca CerveroMy guest this week wears many hats. She's a yoga teacher, podcaster, teacher trainer, mentor, and more. Francesca Cervero & I discuss how during this unprecedented time for the world & yoga studios, yoga teachers need to understand the potential of getting private clients to stick. As yoga studios are closing every week across the globe. In the years ahead, there will be lesser opportunities to get employed as new yoga teachers & make it progressively harder. That's why this conversation today is gold!Francesca runs a teacher training called, "the science of a private lesson". Which makes...2020-10-0649 minLet's Talk YogaYoga is Dead with Jesal Parikh & Tejal PatelMy guests today, Jesal Parikh and Tejal Patel are co-hosts of the popular Yoga is Dead podcast. Being disruptors in the yoga industry, they've spearheaded conversations in the yoga world that were often considered to be taboo. Today, they're both leaders in the yoga industry paving a new way. Challenging the established system of western yoga and much more. We sit down for a conversation about what life is like after yoga is dead, their new upcoming season, and more yoga industry talk. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always, show notes ca...2020-09-291h 03Let's Talk YogaWhy Yoga Nidra is not about sleep with Indu AroraEvery once in awhile I come across a yoga teacher who just exemplifies yogic wisdom and embodies the practice. Indu Arora is one such teacher. She was introduced to yoga at the age of 4 in India and has made it her life's practice since. Today, she's authored yoga books, is a teacher that other yoga teachers go to and brings her wisdom to yoga & Ayurveda through many of her offerings. We met in the Minneapolis Yoga conference a few years ago and I was instantly drawn to the 'only other Indian yoga teacher' on schedule...2020-09-221h 02Let's Talk Yoga6. Instagram is the *new* LinkedIn for yoga teachers with Cora GerouxIf you're a yoga teacher looking to leverage the power of social media to grow your class and yoga business, then listen up. In today's episode, I chat with Cora Geroux, a yoga teacher, ex-studio owner, podcast host & business coach for yoga teachers and yoga entrepreneurs. We chat about the mindset blocks, to the reality and power of social media particularly Instagram for yoga teachers. We get into the nitty-gritty of content creation, connection, and consistency. Cora shares ideas on how to engage better, what to post, how to stay consistent, the various platforms and...2020-09-0157 min
Let's Talk Yoga1. Yoga in India versus Yoga in the USIn our pilot episode, we highlight the differences of yoga in India versus yoga in the US or western world at large. A must listen if you’re an ardent yoga student, a yoga teacher or yoga studio business owner.Arundhati Baitmangalkar, the show’s host, shares her insight as an Indian immigrant yoga teacher who moved from India and started to teach yoga in the US a few years ago. She highlights the top 5 differences that are immediately noticeable when you walk into an American yoga studio. Highlighting crucial aspects of cultural appropriation but keepi...2020-08-0118 min
Let's Talk Yoga0. Let's Talk Yoga Podcast - TrailerArundhati Baitmangalkar, is an immigrant, Indian yoga teacher living in the US. Having grown a 6 figure yoga career from the ground with no business background, no handstands, and the free information found on google, she created the LTY podcast to inspire other yoga teachers of color. This podcast highlights important conversations often left out of the mainstream yoga-like cultural appropriation of yoga, applying yoga in business, and raising the bar for yoga teachers & studios. Each week, Arundhati drops a new episode to help yoga teachers and enthusiasts take action with tangible steps in living their y...2020-07-2100 min