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Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held95: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Navigating Physical Therapy with Dr. Caitlin CasellaIn this insightful episode, Dr. Sarah Court sits down with Dr. Caitlin Casella, PT, DPT, to discuss the evolution and current state of physical therapy. Dr. Casella shares her journey from being a full-time yoga instructor to becoming a PT, the transition from yoga to developing her own physical therapy practice, and her thoughts on the business models in PT clinics today. They delve into the challenges of the current healthcare system, share personal experiences and lessons learned from clinical rotations, and discuss the importance of sustainable career practices to avoid burnout in the industry. This conversation is an...
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Phases with Anita GoaWhy Strength Training Is Essential For Women Over 40 with Caitlin Casella | Ep 04#womenover40 #midlifepodcast #healthyagingIn this episode of The Phases Podcast, I (host Anita Goa) sit down with Dr. Caitlin Casella to explore the vital role of strength training for women over 40 and how yoga alone isn't enough.Together, we dive into Caitlin’s journey from yoga to strength training to physical therapy, highlighting why yoga alone may not be enough to support long-term health and longevity.We discuss key topics such as the physiological changes women face as they age—especially during menopause—and how progressive overload in strength training can help combat muscle...
2024-11-2936 min
Practice HumanEp 053: Dr. Leah Humphries | Training for the Season You’re InBioDr. Leah Humphries is a Physical Health and Performance Coach passionate about empowering individuals to navigate their health journey through movement. Growing up on the bayou of Louisiana, Leah developed a deep-rooted connection to physical activity, exploring various sports, and immersing herself in the natural world. Her journey led her to a prep school in Lake Placid, NY, where she honed her athletic skills and gained a broader perspective on health and fitness.With a background in Exercise Science and Chiropractic, Leah brings a unique blend of knowledge and experience to her...
2024-11-2354 minPractice HumanEp 052: Macklen Mayse | Getting Comfortable with DiscomfortBioMacklen Mayse is a strong believer that every woman should lift heavy things. That's why she specializes in weight lifting and mobility for women.Macklen was born and raised in a woodland area of Kansas City. She fell in love with fitness during graduate school while making durational performance art, video art and kinetic sculpture. She compressed her body into metal sculptures, held awkward body shapes while scaling walls, and flung herself at pillars for cold hugs. It was all quite weird and fun.Her focus then morphed...
2024-10-041h 05Practice HumanEp 051: Juniper Boggs | Movement Munchies - Strength Training Outside of Weight-lossBioJuniper is dedicated to helping plus-size individuals discover the joy and benefits of exercise beyond weight loss. After struggling with his weight for most of his life and experiencing the frustration of restrictive diets and ineffective workout routines, he found a transformative experience in a welcoming HIIT class. This shift in focus from weight loss to strength-building led to increased energy, motivation, and overall well-being. Now, Juniper is on a mission to share this approach with others through his program, Movement Munchies, where he teaches the basics of strength-building for long-term, enjoyable fitness
2024-08-1546 minPractice HumanEp 050: Giulia Pline | Path to Physical Therapy SchoolBioGiulia Pline’s journey has evolved from a career as a professional dancer to becoming an educator of movement and now a Doctoral student in Physical Therapy. Her experiences, including several injuries, inspired her to pursue extensive studies in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. The years she spent healing and recovering from these injuries have equipped her with invaluable tools and a unique skill set that shape her approach to treating and caring for others on their own physical rehab journeys.Giulia’s mission is to offer empathetic, intelligent, thoughtful, and thorough move...
2024-08-011h 07Practice HumanEp 049: Domini Anne | How Music Shapes Movement and ExerciseCHECK OUT THE SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE!Caitlin Playlists: Practice Human 🔥 Gym Amped-up pop + aggressive rock to fuel your heaviest lifts.Practice Human 🐢 RunEqual parts lively + chill to keep your easy runs easy.Domini Playlist:Joy, Sweat and No FearGetting our groove on for sweaty Gyrokinesis.BioDomini Anne is a multi-disciplinary movement educator, dedicated to helping people fully inhabit their bodies. Through her unique approach, she supports an aging population in maintaining vitali...
2024-07-0548 minPractice HumanEp 048: Ben Cormack | Movement and Exercise with Low Back PainBen Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy, rehabilitation, pain science & exercises stretching back 15 years. Ben specializes in a movement and exercise-based approach with a strong education component and patient-centered focus and runs evidenced-based courses nationally and internationally.Join us at Practice Human in NYC for Ben's course September 28-29, 2024. For details and registration CLICK HERE.Learn more about Ben's work and follow him via the links below.Website + blog: cor-kinetic.comInstagram : @corkinetic
2024-06-1155 minPractice HumanEp 047: Alia Bisat | Training for Vitality and Independence Later in LifeAlia began teaching yoga in 2015, but quickly became frustrated with the limitations of a single discipline. It was clear that there was infinite value in helping people become stronger and more mobile beyond the purpose of performing yoga poses, but to improve function in daily life. She developed a passion for helping make inaccessible movements more accessible, especially for those left in the margins of the fitness industry – older adults, people with pain, and the average not-so-flexible-jane and joe. Alia uses a one-on-one style approach that allows her to build relationships with individuals and work with various movement disciplines to...
2024-05-211h 00Practice HumanEp 046: Greg Lehman | Building a Healthy Movement EcosystemGreg Lehman will be presenting a weekend course on SATURDAY, July 13 - SUNDAY July 14, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW.Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning specialist, specializing in musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model.He teaches two internationally recognized continuing education courses: Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency, which have been conducted over 100 times in 40+ countries and 5 continents.Prior to clinical work, Greg conducted biomechanics research at the University of Waterloo, publishing 20+ papers. As an assistant...
2024-05-0254 min
Mindful Strength244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for OsteoarthritisIn this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story. Main points you will learn about... Pain science as it relates to structural changes in joints Knee joints specifically Beginning exercise even when pain is present How gentle aerobic exercise can be a great place t...
2024-03-0849 minPractice HumanEp 045: Brian Nevison | Hip & Low Back Resilience for AthletesBrian Nevison will be presenting a day of workshops on SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UPBrian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many growing up and still plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively. He tries to bring a sense of joy, play, and wonder to everything he does.He has a BS in Kinesiology from Penn State and has been working as a tr...
2024-02-081h 02Practice HumanEp 044: Laurel Beversdorf | Yoga with Resistance BandsCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR LAUREL'S FREE YOGA WITH RESISTANCE BANDS CLASSES!2 free classes + training Q&A sessions will be held live online January 23rd and January 30th from 12-1p EST. Replays will be available to watch for two weeks after the live classes.Laurel Beversdorf is an international yoga educator, certified kettlebell specialist, and strength and conditioning coach. She runs her own Virtual Studio with over 150 members. Classes blend strength training, rehabilitation practices, self-massage, and yoga. Laurel is a mom and a New York City transplant living in Huntsville, Alabama...
2024-01-111h 07Practice HumanEp 043: Dr. William Klein | Men's Pelvic HealthWilliam Klein is a Brooklyn-based physical therapist specializing in treating men’s health and pelvic floor. His background as a yoga instructor and passion for learning have helped inform his clinical practice. He can be reached at @willkdpt Instagram, and is currently working on posting educational content on that account.
2023-12-281h 05Practice HumanEp 042: Dr. Shanté Cofield The Movement Maestro | Why Physical Therapy is the Best First CareerDr. Shanté Cofield, The Movement Maestro is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur, who teaches health and fitness professionals how to build profitable online personal brands, with a focus on brand strategy and development in the ever-growing digital marketplace. Find out more about The Maestro's work at themovementmaestro.com and on Instagram @themovementmaestro
2023-11-2738 minPractice HumanEp 041: Clayton Law | Person First Client SecondClayton Law is a marketing and sales coach who teaches health and fitness experts how to get more online clients from Instagram. He has over 13 years of clinical and professional experience in the health industry and has helped over 130 experts get more online clients and make more money.In this episode we discuss:Motivational Interviewing in Health CoachingHow a "Person First, Client Second" approach can support growing a business, enhance client relationships, and promote better results for our clientsStrategies for sharing more of yourself as a leader in a field, establishing a personal brand, and building...
2023-09-101h 24Practice HumanEp 040: Kathryn Bruni-Young | Mindful StrengthKathryn (she/her) has been teaching yoga and movement since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, gymnastics, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has competed in powerlifting, and has been coaching her own style of strength building to people of all ages. She has completed a professional pain science mentorship with physiotherapist Neil Pearson, has interviewed some of the worlds top researchers and teachers for her podcast, and has taught workshops in ov...
2023-07-0553 minPractice HumanEp 039: Elizabeth Wipff | Autonomy and Self-determination in Strength TrainingElizabeth Wipff is on a mission to demystify strength training for women who want to get in the gym but just don’t know where to start. As a Gen X woman, she sees strength and conditioning as the perfect way to deal with stress and anxiety, stave off aging, and gain confidence & power. She loves working with her peers to help them realize their strength potential. As a coach and teacher, Elizabeth is known for her keen eye and her ability to make complicated concepts simple and clear. An internationally ranked masters Olympic Weightlifter and National Ch...
2023-04-161h 18Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held35: Therapeutic Movement Through an Anti-Fragile LensWelcome to Episode 35 of the Movement Logic podcast! In this episode Laurel sits down to talk with an old friend and colleague Dr. Caitlin Casella, DPT. In their conversation, Caitlin shares about her journey from yoga teacher to movement teacher to physical therapist. Laurel and Caitlin get into a multi-faceted discussion around the goals of rehabilitation, and how unfortunately sometimes the rehab process can fall short in fully preparing people to get back to the activities of their life after injury. Laurel & Caitlin discuss why this happens, and then ways that Caitlin works to help her patients better bridge t...
2023-04-051h 08Practice HumanEp 038: Brian Nevison | Balancing Discipline and PlayBrian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many growing up and still plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively. He tries to bring a sense of joy, play, and wonder to everything he does.He has a BS in Kinesiology from Penn State and has been working as a trainer/coach for 13 years. In that time, he’s come to understand that genuine, uninhibited self-expression is immensely powerful. He uses systems learned from Functional Anatomy Semina...
2023-02-141h 00Practice HumanEp 037: Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf | Scope of Practice and Cognitive BiasesDr. Sarah Court is a physical therapist, movement mentor, and a yoga teacher trainer. She’s the creator of Quantum Leap Community, a continuing education online mentorship group that helps movement teachers methodically and clearly understand how to work with their more challenging clients while staying within their scope of practice. She teaches public workshops and teacher trainings online and in person, bringing together the worlds of yoga, strength, and neuromuscular exercise. Sarah lives in Los Angeles, and splits her time between teaching and seeing patients. She has experience in orthopedic and neurologic settings, rehabilitating patients post-surgery or...
2023-01-151h 36Practice HumanEp 036: Dinneen Viggiano | Education for Treatment of Back PainDinneen helps active people with low back pain develop the holistic think, eat, move skills they need to confidently retrain their back pain with ease. A true “teachers’ teacher” with 23 years experience, Dinneen is the creator of Retrain Back Pain®. She is a Backfit Pro as well as a NeuroKinetic Therapist, a Craniosacral Therapist and a Certified Nutrition Counselor.Find out more about Dinneen's work at retrainbackpain.com or on IG @retrainbackpainKeep an eye out for the relaunch of Dinneen's Back Rehab Boss online program. And in the meantime, get a free back flare up solu...
2022-10-231h 16Practice HumanEp 035: Reboot 2022 | Welcome Back After Two Years!Hey there! We're back on air. Listen in for a quick recap of why the Practice Human podcast began, how it has evolved, why the two year pause, and what I have planned for new episodes this fall. Thanks for being here and supporting the Practice Human community. Looking forward to continuing the conversation— Caitlin
2022-09-2522 min
The Business Of Teaching YogaUniversal Principles Of Human Movement with Caitlin CasellaIf you’re curious about integrating knowledge from other movement modalities into your practice & teaching, this episode will help you understand the fundamentals of human movement that can be applied across disciplines. Today’s guest, Caitlin Casella’s work is inspired by yoga, functional strength and mobility, developmental movement, somatics, self-massage, meditation, and conscious relaxation. Her vision for movement practice expands beyond the self to support ease in participation with our families, communities, and the world. She operates from an antifragile stance, one that views the human body as robust, adaptable, and resilient. As Caitlin pursues her Clinica...
2021-02-011h 15Practice HumanEp 034: The Connective | Building a Teacher Owned Cooperative from the Ground UpThe Connective is cooperatively owned and powered by teachers. We provide a sustainable livelihood for yoga and movement professionals and raise industry standards for quality, diversity, anti-racism, and accessibility. We offer students an online space to explore movement, build community, and discover new potential. Our vision at The Connective is to ensure movement professionals have the tools to thrive, and make the practices of yoga, movement and fitness accessible to traditionally underserved and marginalized communities.On this episode I spoke with fellow founding members Tonie Warner, Markella Los, Sangeeta Vallabhan, and Liz Buehler Walker about...
2020-09-271h 23Practice HumanEp 033: Avita Bansee | Politics and Anti-racism in Pre- and Postnatal YogaAvita Bansee is a yoga teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal. The birth of her children and continued study in yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and biomechanics inform her teaching and self-practice. Avita's group classes are centered on breath, strength and active rest while maintaining a sense of playfulness. Her work for the last seven years includes training private clients, aiding them with pain management, birth recovery or general well being through yoga and exercise. In addition to teaching yoga, Avita has a Masters in Political Science from the New School of Social Research and is a passionate...
2020-09-0558 minPractice HumanEp 032: Jenn Pilotti | Bodyweight Training & AwarenessJenn Pilotti is a movement educator and personal trainer and has studied a variety of techniques, including strength and conditioning, yoga, Feldenkrais, bodyweight conditioning, MovNat, and dance/somatics. She has a B.S. in exercise with an emphasis in physiology from UC Davis, a M.S. in human movement from A.T. Still University and has taken a variety of courses and workshops in neuromuscular techniques and psychology. For the last eighteen years, she has worked with people of a wide range of ages and abilities in a one-on-one setting. She is the author of the book, "...
2020-08-2348 minPractice HumanEp 031: Isidora Romantini | Seeing the Whole PersonIsidora is a Registered Massage Therapist, provider of Medical Contemporary Acupuncture, yoga and Pilates teacher based out of Toronto. She holds additional certifications in FRC and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. Her yoga teacher training program which we discuss in this episode and other educational offerings are through Modern Yoga Method. We’re cross pollinating podcasts with this interview as Isidora recently interviewed me on her podcast, Bent Over Wellness.Find out more about Isidora and her work at modernyogamethod.com and on Instagram @isidora_romantini
2020-08-081h 02Practice HumanEp 030: Anietie Ukpe-Wallace | Body Literacy, Self-Care, and Pelvic HealthAnietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia, has had a life-long fascination with the human body and its inner workings. Beginning with a formal introduction to movement in college, she has continued that journey ever since. As a yoga teacher of 8 years in the Bay Area, CA, her practice morphed from one of structure and ego to one of humility and independent thinking. After her own struggles surrounding her pelvic floor, she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even misunderstood. Being a mom has...
2020-06-201h 12
Soft StrengthEp 9 Body Mapping with Caitlin CasellaA fun (and highly informative!) exploration of how we can reconnect to the inherent wisdom and movement intelligence in our bodies, so we can thrive as we move through our lives. A multidisciplinary dive into empowered, pain-free movement addressing myths about posture, flexibility, pain and more
2020-04-271h 07Practice HumanEp 029: Nikki Naab-Levy | Bringing Your Teaching Biz OnlineI sat down with Nikki to hear her thoughts on short and long term strategies for yoga and fitness teachers in a pandemic.Nikki Naab-Levy PMA®-CPT is a Pilates teacher, licensed massage therapist, and certified functional strength coach with over a decade of experience helping clients build strength and overcome injury. She holds B.S. in Exercise Science and B.S. in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University. Her fitness wisdom has been featured in Girls Gone Strong, The Seattle Times, and Men’s Fitness. She is a Master Trainer for the Balanced Body Bodhi Susp...
2020-03-2459 minPractice HumanEp 028: Dr. Kenneth Axen | An Improvised LifeOver my January break, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Kenneth Axen who taught our exercise physiology class at Hunter College in my first year of PT school. We’d previously connected over a shared love of the great street photographers of the mid-twentieth century. Dr. Axen is a photographer, artist, writer, scientist, teacher, father and traveler. I was eager to hear more about his outlook on life, inspired by the “Yes, and...” rule of improvisation. We discussed the ways art and illustration serve as tools for sharing complex ideas, how constraints spur creativity, and the inters...
2020-03-091h 05Practice HumanEp 027: Aisha Fakhro | Embodied PsychotherapyAisha Fakhro is a yoga teacher, psychotherapist, and hypnotherapist. She teaches embodied movement practice blended with neuroscience to tap into the body and brain’s capacity to adapt, rewire, and transform to overcome difficulties. Her podcast, Soft Strength presents her philosophy for life on and off the mat—one lived with with insight and ease, that celebrates unique individuality, but also our deep interconnectedness.Find out more about Aisha's work at aishafakhro.com, on Instagram @aishafakhro, and check out her podcast Soft Strength.
2020-02-0958 minPractice HumanEp 026: Erin Jade | Kinetic Drawing and Applied NeurologyErin has a degree in art and considers creativity in its many forms to be a core value in her life and work. In addition to writing and making music, teaching and movement have been a mainstay in her life since as a child she taught dance to her stuffed animals. She has been offering yoga & movement instruction and manual therapy to a wide range of ages and abilities since 2004.In 2014 following the birth of her son and a delve in to modern postural yoga history, she was compelled to pivot away from traditional yoga toward multidisciplinary...
2020-01-071h 17Practice HumanEp 025: Unionize Yoga | How can a career in yoga look more like yoga?Unionize Yoga is a group of yoga and mindful fitness educators in New York City coming together to have a voice in the industry, raise industry standards, and create a more equitable and sustainable profession for all. Their goal is for employees, students, and business to thrive.I sat down with Tamar Samir, Markella Los, and Liz Buehler Walker to find out more about what spurred their motivation to organize, where they currently stand after a successful first vote, and next steps for teachers in New York City and beyond.You can find out more...
2019-12-211h 18Practice HumanEp 024: Keisa Parrish | Dancer, Teacher, Mom in the CityIn this episode, Keisa Parrish shares her stories of working as a dancer, artist, and fitness teacher in New York City while raising a child. Keisa writes about her experiences as a single parent making ends meet in the hopes that her story will help others navigate this challenging terrain and better manage stress. Find out more about Keisa on Instagram @singlemomdamncity and read her blog, Single Mom. Damn City. at www.facebook.com/singlemomdamncity
2019-11-301h 33Practice HumanEp 023: Joe Miller | Programming and Variability in Movement PracticeJoe has a passion for teaching how the body works. He currently teaches yoga classes in New York City, offers private sessions, and teaches anatomy and physiology courses around the country and worldwide. A lifelong interest in biology and anatomy led Joe to study with several yoga anatomy teachers, and eventually to a master’s degree in applied physiology from Columbia University. He is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA. He writes extensively about yoga, anatomy, physiology and health on social media and for popular websites and publications.Fin...
2019-10-181h 23Practice HumanEp 022: Christine Festa | Sustainable Business for Yoga TeachersAfter spending over a decade in corporate sales, Christine dropped everything to become a full time yoga teacher and business coach. She uses her vast business knowledge & experience to coach other teachers on how to build a sustainable and profitable yoga business. Her techniques are proven because she used them herself to build a successful yoga business in South FL that is still flourishing today.Follow Christine on Instagram @movementyogaFind out more about her business coaching by visiting her website or click here to join her mailing list.
2019-09-221h 02Practice HumanEp 021: Sangeeta Vallabhan | A Yogic Perspective on Trauma, Race, and TravelSangeeta Vallabhan has been teaching yoga for over fifteen years in New York and around the world. She enjoys training new teachers, which she's been doing since 2009. Sangeeta currently teaches classes and trainings at Yogavida NYC. Her trauma informed yoga training, solemarch, was presented at Yogavida in July and will run again at The Yoga Loft in Bethlehem, PA in November. Be sure to read her piece, What It's Like Being an Indian-American Yoga Teacher, and collaboration with Rumya Putcha, Are You Traveling to India for the Right Reasons?Find out more about Sangeeta at s...
2019-08-091h 28Practice HumanEp 020: Anita Goa | Following Your Own FlowAnita grew up in Norway but spent 20+ years in New York as a Yoga and Fitness Instructor. Anita started her YouTube channel ‘Anita Goa TV’ in 2010 to extend her love of yoga, fitness and life philosophy to serve people all over the world. Over the years she has developed a love for the Moon and started to design her yoga practices around the moon phases. Presently she is writing a Moon Phase Yoga, Fitness WellBeing Book.For the last 5 years Anita has lived in London with her husband, Sanjay and 11 yr old son, Lars. ...
2019-07-241h 09Practice HumanEp 019: Susan "Lip" Orem | A Double Life: Heathen Hill Yoga and New York CitySusan”Lip” Orem began practicing yoga when the thrill of bench aerobics was gone. Her first teachers were Sharon Gannon, Dana Flynn and Cyndi Lee. Her checkered past as a dancer in Las Vegas revues, Off Broadway actress, Ringling Brothers clown and sign language interpreter left her no choice but to teach yoga. She was too old to be a cowgirl or an astronaut. She was first certified by Cyndi Lee before there was an OM Yoga. She has been a student of Rodney Yee since 1996 and continues to be inspired by his teaching. She is honored to be part...
2019-06-2537 minPractice HumanEp 018: Carrie Owerko | The "Yes, and..." Approach to Movement and PlayCarrie Owerko has been teaching yoga and exploring the relationship between body, breath, and mind for several years. She holds a Senior Intermediate Iyengar teaching credential, is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms).Before studying yoga, Carrie earned a BFA in Dance and Theater and became a Movement Analyst (CMA) from The Laban Institute in NYC. She has spent years enthusiastically exploring human movement with the intention of helping people develop clearer, more fully embodied communication and expression.Curiosity, openness, and affection are of the utmost importance in her...
2019-06-1341 minPractice HumanEp 017: Markella Los | Student-Teacher Relationships: A Way Forward in the Post-Guru EraMarkella Los is a yoga and movement teacher and teacher trainer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is certified in the YogaWorks, Yoga Tune Up® and Trauma-Conscious Yoga methods and as a FRC Mobility Specialist. Find out more at markellalos.com
2019-06-011h 27Practice HumanEp 016: Laurel Beversdorf | Fluent in the Language of KinesiologyLaurel is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer in New York City. She is an outside the box thinker, innovative movement practitioner, and skilled educator. Find out more about Laurel at laurelbeversdorf.com
2019-05-141h 10
The Mentor Sessions48: Not Teaching Yoga Anymore with Caitlin CasellaThe path of a career yoga teacher can be a circuitous one. I find it so helpful to hear how different teachers navigate that terrain, and today we get to hear from Caitlin Casella, who has been teaching yoga and leading teacher trainings for a decade! Since adding strength training and other functional movement modalities to her repertoire, her practice and priorities have shifted. Now, as she pursues her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Caitlin's aim is to make movement more accessible to the general population and demystify the science of the human body. In this episode...
2019-04-2246 minPractice HumanEp 015: Sarah Girard | Breath, Voice, and Bicoastal VibesBorn and raised in Venice Beach, California, and after traveling around the world, Sarah now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Being a cancer survivor, artist and food lover she incorporates resiliency, courage and humor in her on-going group, corporate and private yoga classes. Her writings have been published for Yoga City NYC, Prevention Magazine, Self and Furthermore. As an educator she is always learning and celebrates the challenges we greet in our daily lives. Find Sarah at sarahgirardyoga.com and on Instagram @sarahgirardyoga.
2019-03-261h 14Practice HumanEp 013: Ryan Fitzpatrick | Soft and Strong—Calm Abiding Mind and Tension as a ChoiceFitzie is a truck driver and delivery guy in Local 25. He teaches yoga to calm up and coaches mobility to improve everyday life. Check him out on Instagram @fitzie_says_hi
2019-02-2356 minPractice HumanEp 012: Stefanie Zitö | Creative Process and Embodied Movement—Structure, Improvisation, TempoStefanie is a Pittsburgh-based maker, mover, and mama. She primarily shares yoga classes with inventive and playful uses of props, but also teaches hooping as a dynamic movement modality. Although Stefanie primarily earns a living as a movement educator, she identifies first as a maker. Her background is in studio art, and I she enjoys exploring a host of different mediums, primarily painting and fiber arts. Stefanie lives in the east end of Pittsburgh with her husband, Jonathan, their son, Harvey, and their two Scottie dogs, Penny and Dooley.Find her at stefaniezito.com and...
2019-02-1052 minPractice HumanEp 011: Mike Ramos | Wild CuriosityMike Ramos is a Trainer, US Marine and the founder of MVNG.project. He runs meetup groups around New York City that use the lessons learned through an interdisciplinary movement practice and applies them to other aspects of life.Find Mike on Instagram @mvng.project or his website mvngproject.com
2019-02-0457 minPractice HumanEp 010: Diana Zotos Florio | Physical Therapy and YogaDiana Zotos Florio is a Physical Therapist and Yoga Teacher. She received her Masters in Physical Therapy at Hunter College and has attended numerous post-graduate continuing education courses. She enjoys teaching about Yoga and Physical therapy and has been an adjunct professor and researcher at Hunter College and Columbia University.Diana is co-creator of Threes Physiyoga Method, committed to delivering premium quality education to yoga teachers, practitioners, and physical therapists.Find out more at dianazotos.com and threesphysiyoga.com
2019-01-2943 minPractice HumanEp 009: Hedy Iankelevich | Movement for All Stages of LifeHedy is a yoga teacher, Franklin Method Movement Educator, anatomy enthusiast, embodied mover, and mindfulness practitioner. She specializes in working with people new to yoga, 'golden agers', and people seeking an intelligent movement practice. She is also now working with pregnant women through all stages of their beautiful journey.Find out more about Hedy on her website, or at her home studio Reflections Yoga.
2019-01-2039 minPractice HumanEp 008: Trina Altman | Variety in Practice and Social Interaction Through MovementTrina Altman is the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed®, which take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates and their relationship to modern movement science. In this episode, we discuss strategies for bringing variety into movement practice, and the importance of in person social interaction.Find out more about Trina at trinaaltman.com, check out her Yoga Deconstructed® online course, and new book, Yoga Deconstructed®: Transitioning from rehabilitation back into the yoga studio.
2019-01-121h 09Practice HumanEp 007: Nia Calloway | Self Embrace through Writing, Meditation, Performance, and RecoveryNia shared how she expresses and embraces herself through writing, meditation, performance, relationships, and her journey through recovery from eating disorder.We talked about striking a balance between discipline and freedom, strength and softness, and the power that comes from trusting ourselves as experts on our own bodies.Find out more about Nia and read her blog at niacalloway.com or follow her on Instagram @metaphase.nia
2018-11-081h 01Practice HumanEp 006: Tara Tonini | Exhale to Inhale and Trauma Informed YogaTara Tonini is a yoga teacher, Doula, Reiki Master and Acupuncture student with a passion for women's health. She leads trauma informed teacher trainings for Exhale to Inhale and mentors teachers serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in New York and Los Angeles.Find out more about Tara and Exhale to Inhale at taratonini.com and exhaletoinhale.org
2018-10-3132 minPractice HumanEp 005: Tori Lunden | Societal Structures, and Giving Power to the StudentTori teaches person centered yoga classes in Edmonton. After a season of fire tower lookout in Alberta, she shares her tales of re-entry into society. We discuss the ways societal structures and pressures effect yoga and meditation practice, and she shares teaching tools gleaned from her background in social work. Find out more at torilunden.com and @badatyoga on Instagram. Stay tuned for her upcoming eBook, "How Not to Teach."
2018-10-241h 10Practice HumanEp 004: Macklen Mayse | Astronaut of the MindMacklen teaches yoga to kids and adults in New York City. Her upcoming Playtime Yoga Workshop on Sunday, October 21st, is kids' yoga for adults! Find out more on Dou Yoga's website, dou-yoga.com.We mention a book in this talk. The book is "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science" by Norman Doidge.Be sure to follow Macklen on Instagram @macklenmayse
2018-10-081h 05Practice HumanEp 003: John Ford | FRC, Kinstretch, and Being Brilliant at the BasicsJohn Ford teaches Kinstretch, TRX, and yoga in New York City. Find out more about John on Instagram @know.body.move
2018-09-301h 00Practice HumanEp 002: Laurel Beversdorf | Outside the Box Embodiment and the Role of Critical ThinkingLaurel is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer in New York City. She is an outside the box thinker, innovative movement practitioner, and skilled educator. Find out more about Laurel at laurelbeversdorf.com
2018-09-171h 09Practice HumanEp 001: Caitlin Casella | Welcome!Welcome to the Practice Human Podcast community! Here's some background on where I'm coming from and where I'm headed. Please help us grow the conversation around multidisciplinary movement, therapy, and contemplative practices for modern life.
2018-09-0914 min