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Honestly Unbalanced#110 -Danni Pomplun - Building inclusive and empowering yoga communitiesDanni Pomplun (@dannipomplun) is an E-RYT 500 Teacher and fearless owner of Haum SF, a LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, CA. He was born in the essence of inclusivity and with inspiration to create a safe space for you to be as you are in all your humanness. As a sober, queer-identifying Mexican-American, community has had an immeasurable impact on Danni’s life. Danni’s mission is to support organizations and individuals who uplift those who need it the most. A few proud accomplishments include co-founding Something Queer, a local music and arts collective non profit, launching Yoga Misfit Ge...
2024-05-3149 min
The Funny Thing About YogaLeaning into Leadership with Danni PomplunIn this episode, we chat with the multi-talented Danni Pomplun, a renowned yoga teacher, studio owner, and entrepreneur. Join us as we delve into Danni's inspiring rise to notoriety in San Francisco and his newer ventures sparked by the challenges of the pandemic. From launching a nonprofit to expanding his role in the yoga world, Danni shares his journey of resilience and adaptability. But it's not all serious – we also discuss tattoos, mental health, and yes, even farting. Tune in for a candid and insightful conversation that's bound to inspire you to embrace change, prioritize self-care, and find a li...
2024-02-261h 05
Seeker + Sage166 | We're building a home | Feat. Danni + YvonneIt took me a long time to realize how much I could accomplish simply by putting my mind to it. I never really believed in my potential. And then sometimes when I did consider the incredible things I was manifesting, I failed to take a step back and appreciate how it was my focused attention that brought about all that positive change. The entire time I was comparing myself to others that were “farther along” the path instead of walking my own. And now, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I am truly livi...
2021-06-1637 min
Seeker + Sage155 | The T Word, Trauma | Feat. Jennifer HarperThe T-word is out this week! TRAUMA... We've all got it. And although it's sometimes hard to talk about, it's important to acknowledge it. I'd never heard of Jennifer Harper before, but this wonderful human is helping kids and adults unpack this thing we call trauma. And she is getting us a bit more in tune with what's going on inside of ourselves. This is one of those episodes where I sat back and took notes the entire time! Listen, learn, and enjoy!Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jennifercohenharperJoin me on my Danni...
2021-02-2845 min
Seeker + Sage154 | Yoga Deconstructed | Feat. Trina AltmanI've always considered myself an asana-based teacher. And, for the most part, I just “get it” when it comes to postural alignment. As a vinyasa junkie, I am always looking for new ways to apply modern movement science to the way I teach classes and lead my yoga teacher trainings. My teaching completely changed a few years back thanks to the lovely human behind Yoga Deconstructed®. She made me fall in love with asana all over again!If you're not following Trina Altman @trinaaltman, you should start now. This week she's back on the SEEKE...
2021-02-1742 min
Seeker + Sage151 | From Misfit to Sage | Feat. Steven AndrewThere are some big changes happening over in the land of Danni Pomplun. This week on the show I'm interviewed by the one and only Steven Andrew @stevenandrewyoga. Some of you might know Steven as my go-to sub when I can't be with you for class. He's definitely saved the day a few times in my life and has definitely been a true support when I needed it. He's not only seen the evolutions of my own life but also of the community as well. I feel really comfortable with Steven and he got me to open up and...
2021-01-2738 min
Seeker + Sage149 | Checking in with Danni | Feat. Sheri ColosimoOh wow... Y'all this episode is a doozy. Listen, when I say something is tough for me, it's REALLY tough for me. In this week's Seeker+Sage, I share about living through one of my WORST NIGHTMARES. Even while opening up about this moment in my life, I quickly started to feel that dreadful shame monster creeping in. You know the one... The one that causes anxiety, internalized judgment, and debilitating fear... Ugh, I hate that thing! Gawd! Luckily, I was quickly reminded that I AM HUMAN by one of my favorite people on the planet. My good gal...
2021-01-1350 min
Seeker + Sage145 | Meditation Gift | Danni PomplunI have a gift for you in today’s episode! It’s a quick 10 minute meditation to get you grounded wherever you are! Do it at home, at the park, at the beach, or anywhere! This meditation will help you drop in, reset, create awareness, and find expansion. You can always find my meditations inside my app. Also, during the first week of December I’m hosting a reset workshop for your body called Nourish + Unwind. It’s a great way to build these practices for yourself so that you can live a more healthy, calm, and uplifting life.
2020-11-1810 min
Seeker + Sage144 | Breaking From The USA | Feat. Paul TeodoPaul Teodo is on the show today and is an amazing world traveler, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and musician from the USA who left American and moved to Bali. He shares how he may never return and goes into detail about his experience. This is such a cool conversation about his life living abroad, especially given the special circumstances we are in right now. Paul also shares his perspective about what it’s like living in Bali and teaching yoga. This episode may convince you to move away! Enjoy!Register for Danni's Nourish + Unwind 2 day workshop he...
2020-11-1139 min
Seeker + Sage142 | Yoga for Healthy Aging | Feat. Baxter BellWe have Dr. Baxter Bell on the show today! Baxter Bell, MD, has been actively deepening his understanding of the power of yoga since making the stress-reducing move from a career as a busy family doctor to that of a yoga teacher and medical acupuncturist. He’s brought a lot of awareness into the topic of yoga for healthy aging. He drops so much knowledge on this episode that I wish I would have told my younger Danni self. You guys have to listen to this episode so you can incorporate yoga as a lifelong sustainable practice. Enjoy!
2020-10-2840 min
Seeker + Sage135 | Lessons in allyship | Feat. Ashley PlatzAshley Platz is a powerful yogi and actor in Los Angeles. She and I met a few years back a Mazè Yoga Teacher Training and have stayed connected ever since. Ashley is an avid yogi and holds a RYT-500 hour through Mazè Yoga Teacher Training. She is also a prominent activist and is driven to stimulate positive change. She has been such a beacon of light, hope, and a powerful voice during this unique time in our lives. You will love this episode.Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyplatzMUSIC: Process by 92elm...
2020-09-0900 min
Seeker + SageBonus | Episode 2 Business of Yoga | Feat. Celest PereiraCelest Pereira is a very special guest on our BONUS EPISODE today! This is episode 2 of a very special 3 part series about the business of yoga. Celest is yoga teacher based out of London and is a trained physiotherapist, yoga teacher and anatomy geek. We met online and decided to collaborate on the helpful topic; business of yoga. We discuss our best practices and business tips of how to support yoga teachers while we transition online during this unique time of COVID. We recorded this episode while hosting an Instagram Live and received tons of great feedback from YOU...
2020-09-0700 min
Seeker + Sage134 | Take refuge in rest | Feat. Judith LasaterJudith Hanson Lasater, the founder of Yoga Journal is on the show today and it is such an honor to have her on the podcast. Judith holds a Ph.D. in East-West Psychology and is a physical therapist. She has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA. Judith and I met many years ago at a Yoga Journal workshop and immediately fell in love with her teachings. Restorative Yoga was introduced to me because of Judith. She has written 10 books and just published her newest...
2020-09-0200 min
Seeker + Sage133 | Surrender to suffering | Feat. Yvonne KingsleyYvonne Kingsley is on the show today! She is a phenomenal yoga teacher here in San Francisco and a wonderful soul. Yvonne is a dedicated yogi with thousands of hours of training under her belt. She holds a 500HR Vinyasa/Kundalini Teacher Training with Kia Miller and an Advanced 500HR Teacher Training certification with Jason Crandell. We decided to keep it super REAL in this episode. We are talking about our issues of depression, eating disorders and more. We also talk about the tools that we have to get through those hard times. Listen now as we open...
2020-08-2600 min
Seeker + SageBonus | Episode 1 Business of Yoga | Feat. Celest PereiraCelest Pereira is a very special guest on our BONUS EPISODE today! This is episode 1 of a very special 3 part series about the business of yoga. Celest is yoga teacher based out of London and is a trained physiotherapist, yoga teacher and anatomy geek. We met online and decided to collaborate on the helpful topic; business of yoga. We discuss our best practices and business tips of how to support yoga teachers while we transition online during this unique time of COVID. We recorded this episode while hosting an Instagram Live and received tons of great feedback from YOU...
2020-08-2400 min
Seeker + Sage132 | Studying yoga online | Feat. Brett LarkinBrett Larkin is on the show today and it's a yummy one! Brett is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. We talk about the future of yoga with it being online, we discuss Yoga Alliance and pivoting your yoga practice or yoga business online! We discuss the power of offering yoga online and how it can help you be the best version of YOU from anywhere in the world! If you’re a yoga teacher or a yoga student this episode is will truly shed li...
2020-08-1900 min
Seeker + Sage131 | Journey of Restorative Yoga | Feat. Cyndi LeeCyndi Lee is the first female Western yoga teacher to fully integrate yoga asana and Tibetan Buddhism in her practice and teaching. In 1998, she founded the OM yoga Center in NYC, which became a mecca for yogis worldwide. She is an outstanding yogi and I have had the privilege of studying within her online courses. She is one of the main reasons I got into restorative yoga. In today's episode we discuss her background in Tibetan Buddhism and how she integrates it into her teachings.Cyndi Lee's website: https://www.cyndilee.comMUSIC...
2020-08-0500 min
Seeker + Sage130 | Iyengar Yoga | Feat. Carrie OwerkoI am so excited to have Carrie Owerko on the show today! Carrie is a Senior Iyengar Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Certified Movement Analyst, and Author! She is extremely amazing and has a playful energy that translates through the show and her teachings. She is a badass yogi who brings lots of joy. She thinks outside the box with her practice and flow and really encourages everyone to express their body in their own unique ways. She is also giving you guys a sweet gift of 10% off any of her subscriptions! The discount code is PLAYFUL10. There is a free...
2020-07-2900 min
Seeker + Sage129 | Yoga Start Up | Feat. Priscilla LuckhurstI am thrilled to have Priscilla Luckhurst on the show today! She is a sweet part of team Danni and is an all-around awesome yogi. Priscilla loves to get frisky with tasks and procedures – she is my operations goddess and rocks the yoga world with her skills. In this episode we discuss how it feels like we are in “startup mode” we also talk about how practitioners and students of yoga also may feel like they are in the startup world too! We chat about the pain points of our adaptation to mostly online and the pivotal steps we took t...
2020-07-2200 min
Seeker + Sage128 | Journey of Journaling | Feat. Marcel ClementiI’m thrilled to have Marcel Clementi on the show today, he is a brilliant international yoga teacher. We discuss the journey of journaling and how it helped him achieve his goals and build his yoga business. Marcel shares his story about his experience in India and how it got him hooked to the magical powers of writing, journaling, and goal setting. I also believe in the power of journaling; I start my day every morning with meditation and journaling exercises which lead to a more focused day. We discuss the ritual of journaling and how to get started if...
2020-07-1500 min
Seeker + Sage127 | Yoga and the Law | Feat. Cory SterlingYou guys! I’m super stoked to have Cory Sterling on the show today. He is a heart-leading business lawyer and the founder of Conscious Counsel. He has written “The Yoga Law Book: Legal Essentials for Yoga Professionals. Our conversation is super interesting given the major pivot most yogis have made to the online platform. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make the yoga business model work and Cory definitely delivers golden nuggets in this episode. So let’s talk about THE LAW!Follow Cory on Instagram @conciouscounselh...
2020-07-0800 min
Seeker + Sage126 | Bhakti + Chanting | Feat. Jai UttalYogis! I get really excited about everyone I have on the podcast, and today I’m extra excited to interview Jai Uttal. He is THE MAN! The man of Bhakti Yoga and a Grammy nominated singer and composer. Jai plays a ton of instruments and is extremely gifted in his craft. We discuss various topics including what Bhakti yoga is and how it benefits your life. Jai shares that in the Bhakti yoga practice we are directed to sit the emotional fire and feel that pain as well as our joy. Rather than try and run away from ch...
2020-07-0100 min
Seeker + Sage125 | Dharma Dudes: The State of Yoga | Feat. Rocky HeronIn this episode of Dharma Dudes, Rocky and I discuss all the things that are going on in the world right now including the epic social movement and pandemic. As yoga teachers we ask ourselves, how should we show up right now? There’s lots of conflict and opposing opinions. It takes listening to ourselves and others AND doing the work. There’s the inner work and there’s the outer work. And as uncomfortable as it may be, we gotta do both. Tune into the convo and listen to how we are learning, growing, and showing up in the yo...
2020-06-2500 min
Seeker + Sage124 | And We're Back | Feat. Max KelloggAnd we're back... We decided it was a good time to take a week off the show so we could LISTEN, REFLECT and LEARN. This week I brought a good friend of mine on the show. Ladies and Gentlemen introducing Max Kellogg. In today’s session, we had a real conversation with one another about the state of the world. Max shares about his dancing project that keeps him full of joy and I cover my new cooking passion. We talk about what keeps us nourished and brings us joy. We discuss how to keep this movement and momentum sustainable. Lo...
2020-06-1800 minSeeker + SageOff WeekRight now it feels better to listen and magnify POC voices. We will be back next week with a new episode of the Yogi Misfit Sessions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-06-1000 min
Seeker + Sage123 | Recovery 2.0 | Feat. Tommy RosenYou guys, Tommy Rosen is in the house! And he is up to A LOT, we dive into the world of addiction and recovery. Tommy shares about his past and also about his Recovery 2.0 program which gets under the layers of addiction and discovers what we are really running from. We discuss the great problem of addiction, and how underneath it are core issues that need to be dealt with and learning how to transform starts with breath. In addition to breath, it takes owning your stuff and taking responsibility for your feelings, emotions, and actions. We talk...
2020-06-0300 min
Seeker + Sage122 | Shadow Work | Feat. Sianna ShermanSianna is a wonderful human being and we have the honor of guiding mutual students that practice with both of us! It was really cool to connect with Sianna. We discuss shadow work and for me, it’s a pretty new concept. It’s very interesting; becoming aware of the different side of ourselves that may be neglected. When we shine light on that side, we become more intimate with that part of our being. Shadow work tends to have fear or uncertainty behind it – yet, our own power lives in our shadows when we uncover it. If we are...
2020-05-2700 min
Seeker + Sage121 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Davina DavidsonYogis, I am so excited to have Davina on the Yogi Misfit Sessions podcast this week. We discuss home-life adjustments we have to make during this pandemic and how doing yoga from home has been an adjustment for herself and her family. Davina is also a lululemon ambassador and Fierce Calm ambassador. She was a school teacher before yoga and was moving toward becoming an Assistant Principal but then life changed and yoga became a place where she could be herself. Peace and calm snuck up on her and it’s been her path ever since.
2020-05-2000 min
Seeker + Sage120 | Dharma Dudes Live | Feat. Rocky HeronThis episode of Dharma Dudes was recorded LIVE in front of you guys! Who attended?!We discuss how we have adapted our energy and offerings to accommodate that state of the world living in our hardcore “Shelter In Place” . We chat about how we take care of our body and minds. One thing Rocky and I both discovered is the importance of pausing and how we use restorative yoga to heal and condition our bodies and balance our minds and energies. I hope you enjoy this weeks journey! We had so much fun bringing it t...
2020-05-1300 min
Seeker + Sage119 | Influencer Culture | Bre & Flo Niedhammer If it’s not on Instagram did it really happen?! We are coming at you with the next session featuring Bre + Flo, two of my buddies that live and breathe yoga! We chat about influencer cutler and how it shows up in yoga, social media, and throughout all of our lives. We flip the script on social media and discuss how we can use that tool for GOOD. They have a really cool story where they sold all their belongings and moved into an RV and decided to travel the world! They document their journey on In...
2020-05-0600 min
Seeker + Sage118 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Maude Hirst Today is a Fierce Calm Collaboration, one of my FAVORITE episodes to do! Maude Hirst has a rad story! She is a past actor that has changed her life through meditation and yoga! Ten years into her acting career she reflected on her life, then suddenly realized that she was just repeating patterns of self-destructive behavior. She had to move on from an unhealthy relationship and had to reflect on if her career was the best for her. A quote that she lives by is feel the fear and do it anyway. The vulnerability she found in...
2020-04-2900 min
Seeker + Sage117 | Yoga Nidra | Feat. Tracee StanleyToday we get to hear from the goddess of Yoga Nidra, Tracee Stanley. We get to hear about what it means to intentionally turn inwards during a time when we are all stuck inside. Not only is Tracee a faculty member at the Esalen Institute, contributor to WOKE Magazine, and co-founder of Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra Training School, but she is also the founder and director of Sankalpa Shakti Yoga School. Since 2004 the focus of Tracee’s teaching has been yoga nidra, meditation, self-empowerment, sankalpa (intention) and self-inquiry. Together we reminisce on our inspiring time together at the Wanderlust Yo...
2020-04-2200 min
Seeker + Sage116 | Trusting your Inner Teacher | Feat. Maris Degener Today we welcome back Maris Degener to the show, Maris is my self proclaimed little yoga sister and a lot has changed in her life since she was on the podcast 2 years ago. Maris has been teaching yoga since she was 16 years old and is the queen of vulnerability! Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, Maris is an advisor to the Phoenix project, a digital platform that delivers immediate trauma-informed healing resources to survivors of sexual assault. She also has a super inspiring Netflix documentary called, I Am Maris, where she opens up about...
2020-04-1500 min
Seeker + Sage115 | Dharma Dudes: Covid Living | Feat. Rocky Heron We are living in unique times yogis! Rocky and I discuss how we are surviving, thriving, and navigated life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rocky and I unpack where we are at with the situation and how it has affected our businesses and emotions. Rocky tells us about his experience being in German when the travel band was announced – you gotta listen to what happened next. Yogis – we are built for this. We are built to be lights during this difficult time. And in these moments of crisis this is where we show up. We will get thro...
2020-04-0800 min
Seeker + Sage114 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Robyn ChildersYou guys are gonna LOVE Robyn! Their vulnerability and willingness to share is rad! This needs to be the new norm! Especially during this time where it seems all of our foundations have been RIPPED away from us. I am so honored to have Robyn on the show. Robyn shares their incredible journey “home” with us, a journey I think we can all relate to. Robyn and I discuss how vital it is to keep yourself and your mental health priority. I am so excited to bring you this episode and can't wait for you to hear it! Than...
2020-04-0100 min
Seeker + Sage113 | Light Hygiene | Feat. Andy MantHave you been in front of your phone or computer more this past week? I know I have. During this time in our lives, for some, it’s the only way for us to connect. On today’s show I interview Andy Mant, the founder of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses. He talks about this concept called “light hygiene” and it’s super interesting. This episode offers a new perspective on how to optimize your health and life as a yogi. Andy is super smart and dialed in to the most current information on blue light and how it’s affecting...
2020-03-2500 min
Seeker + Sage112 | Kundalini Yoga | Feat. Kia MillerI am honored to bring this episode to you today – Kia Miller is one of my most cherished teachers. If you have the opportunity to study with her, you MUST. I was first introduced to Kia Miller by my colleague Yvonne Kingsley. I began my journey with Kia and went to her meditation retreat. I had the most profound retreat I had ever experienced. Kia Miller provides transformational immersions and lives life with such abundant, vibrant energy. She is a phenomenal yoga teacher and I am blessed to have been able to study with her. By the time this ep...
2020-03-1800 min
Seeker + Sage111 | Own Your $#iT | Feat. Les LeventhalI am so excited to interview Les Leventhal in today’s session. I first met Les in San Francisco when he was teaching out here. He is unlike anyone else and is hands down the most grounded and down to earth person. He recently wrote a book where he talks about how he was an alcohol-abusing porn star and how he became a beloved, world-famous yoga teacher. In his inspiring memoir, Two Lifestyles, One Lifetime, Les Leventhal reveals his desperate and wildly self-destructive attempts to grasp at self-worth in a turbulent, hostile environment. His story is raw and honest. Wh...
2020-03-1100 minSeeker + Sage110 |Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Zephyr WildmanI love my podcast collaboration with Fierce Calm! Everything they do is so freaking cool and uplifting! Zephyr Wildman is an ambassador with Fierce Calm and I’m honored to have her on the show. She is a knowledgeable yogi and human based in London. She has an INCREDIBLE story about how yoga came into her life and helped her through the suffering and dark times. I met her in person last year in London at a yoga festival. The moment I met her, I was so inspired by her realness and outstanding attitude. She is brilliant, brave, and ho...
2020-03-0400 min
Seeker + Sage109 | Dharma Dudes: Morning Ritual | Feat. Rocky HeronToday’s podcast will change your life, and change your day. I am always so honored to have Rocky on the show – on this episode we sat down and discussed our morning rituals. What we do, how we stay consistent and WHY we do it. Rocky mentioned that the morning is the best place to set the tone for the whole day. It is the most important time to reset the old patterns that don’t serve you and be proactive about how you want to spend the day. We have to be gentle with ourselves in the mornin...
2020-02-2600 min
Seeker + Sage108 | We're All Connected | Feat. Dana Trixie FlynnHey Tribe! Today I had an EPIC conversation with Dana Trixie Flynn, one of the most inspiring yoga teachers out there. Dana owns TWO yoga studios. One is called The Church of Yoga in New Orleans and the other is called Laughing Lotus, which has various locations including San Francisco. She has been teaching over 28 years. She brings so much wisdom and happiness to this episode. This convo was also REALLY COOL because I got to meet Dana IRL aka IN REAL LIFE! She just happened to be in San Francisco. She came over to my apartment, and we...
2020-02-1900 min
Seeker + Sage107 | Beginners Yoga | Feat. Mary OchsnerI am so honored to have my new friend Mary Ochsner on the show! Mary and I met through the guys that helped to create our apps and then connected through Instagram! We then met IRL when she visited San Francisco! We became friends and enjoy talking about all things yoga. What really sparked my interest about Mary was that she creates the awesome tutorials for all yogis. She makes yoga really accessible to beginners and is really passionate about getting people on their mat. She reassures all of her students that it is okay...
2020-02-1200 min
Seeker + Sage106 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Cole ChanceCole shares her story about how yoga saved her life. She took her first class at a drug rehabilitation center and it was one of those moments that showed her a different path. She is so brave in this episode and shares her most vulnerable moments. Listen to her story and know that you are not alone in your suffering and yoga is here for you to help you heal.Follow Cole Chance on Instagram @colechanceyogaThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: ...
2020-02-0500 min
Seeker + Sage105 | Dharma Dudes: Language in Yoga | Feat. Rocky HeronThis episode we discuss the important of language. Language is powerful for both students and teachers and as teachers we have a responsibility to ourselves and the yoga students to be authentic and cautious with what we say. We also discuss the importance of always being a student and practicing from your own inner wisdom when the words of the teacher doesn’t resonate with you.Follow Rocky on Instagram @rockyheronTake Rocky’s class online:https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/nourish-and-replenish-6-class-restorative-programThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot...
2020-01-2900 min
Seeker + Sage104 | Where is Yoga Going? | Feat. Jason CrandellI am so excited to share this discussion with my teacher Jason Crandell. He is a HUGE inspiration to me and my yoga journey. In our talk we discuss where yoga has been and where it's going. Jason shares about his past experience of yoga in the 80s and how it's growing. He shares that he doesn't want to get too hung up on how things are changing because change is inevitable.Follow Jason on Instagram @jason_crandellStay connected with his work: www.jasonyoga.comThis show is sponsored...
2020-01-2200 min
Seeker + Sage103 | Community, Goals, Life | Feat. Adam WhitingHey guys! Today’s episode is with Adam Whiting. We discuss community, goals, and real life shit. Adam is on point with his thoughts on sharing the darkness when sharing the light. We dive into his struggles with past panic attacks and anxiety. We also discuss how community support is so important. Being able to snuggle into your community is what will create warmth and a firm foundation for you to lean on.Follow Adam on Instagram @adamwhitingyogaStay connected with his work: www.adamwhitingyoga.com This show is...
2020-01-1500 min
Seeker + Sage102 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Selena GarefinoIn this episode I chat with Selena Garefino. Selena shares her personal story that goes into detail about dealing with body dysmorphia, having several life changing surgeries and losing her spouse. She speaks her truth and gives insight into her practice and relationship with yoga. We agree that we all have to do the work, listen to ourselves, and take responsibility for our own healing. Follow Selena on Instagram @selenagarefinoyogaStay connected with her work: www.selenagarefino.comMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW...
2020-01-0800 min
Seeker + Sage101 | Dharma Dudes: What Did We Learn This Year? | Feat. Rocky HeronRocky is back and we reflect on this past year and how we have grown. We conclude that we have no f*cks to give. We are who we are. We talk about boundaries, learning lessons, and not worrying about what others think of us. We do the real talk about the hard things we went through in 2019 and our plan for 2020.This is the last show for this year!Thank you everyone for supporting the show! Listen and enjoy!Take Rocky’s class online:&nb...
2019-12-1100 min
Seeker + Sage100 | 100th episode special | Feat. ME!Can you believe it! We made it to 100 episodes!It's been a whirlwind of real talk on the past 100 episodes with the most inspirational yoga leaders. It feels really good to normalize certain conversations and shed light on those places in the yoga world that some shy away from.In today's show Susannah interviews me on the highlights that have happened since we started this podcast 3 years ago. I reveal my top two favorite guests that I've had on the show (even though we don't have favorites). I also share the plans for...
2019-12-0400 min
Seeker + Sage99 | A Year Later | Feat. Krista RipmaKrista is a heart centered business owner and entrepreneur. She is real, raw, and authentic. She was on our show last year and to hear where she's at one year later is inspiring. There's been so much shift and change for the both of us.The biggest is that we both needed to create space for ourselves and learn how to reset. We reflected a ton on some major lessons from this past year. We get into success versus happiness and how to stay on track.One note that I heard from Krista...
2019-11-2700 min
Seeker + Sage98 | Sitting is Killing you | Feat. Tristan GattoAs I was recording this podcast, I had a hard time believing that it's almost episode 100. So thankful to have this strong community supporting the show!Speaking of, today is episode 98 and one of the coolest teachers I've met in a long time is on with us. Tristan Gatto shares his journey with yoga and physical therapy. He's married them together to get people healthy in their bodies. I have seen this trend of yoga moving into functional movements and it's super cool to get his perspective on it. He is not...
2019-11-2000 min
Seeker + Sage97 | Touch in Yoga | Feat. Susannah FreedmanThis week my yoga wife joins me on the show again. We get right down to business in this episode.Touch... everyone in the yoga world seems to be talking about. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it needed. We both share our insights and how we honestly feel about what people our doing in yoga with it. We invite to to listen with and open mind and open heart. Listen and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-1300 min
Seeker + Sage96 | Accessible Yoga | Feat. Jivana HeymanNot everyone can do all the yoga poses we see in the world or can they? This week on the podcast I have Jivana Heyman on the show and he's here to make sure EVERYONE can! Jivana is the founder of the non-profit Accessible Yoga, a training program and method that is dedicated to share yoga with everyone. As a teacher, I have found myself thinking "how do I off this pose to XYZ in the room?". He's on a mission to make not only the physical practice but the language we use in class accessible for all.
2019-11-0600 min
Seeker + Sage95 | Jacob’s Journey | Feat. Jacob ManningJacob's Journey with Jacob ManningI’m so excited to have Jacob Manning today. We are all on an amazing journey, from where we start and the goals we build for ourselves.Jacob shares his journey through the years. Not only a yoga instructor but in his life, and how he balances between it all. Jacob takes us back to the beginning of his yoga practice, with the goals that he set that felt he could achieve. Finding a daily practice that helps support his personal goals. We talk about how we he...
2019-10-3100 min
Seeker + Sage94 | Dharma Dudes: Your Purpose | Feat. Rocky HeronRocky is back and we’re keeping it real. Sharing experiences from our path, but also where we are in life that allows us to continue to create space for our purpose. We talk about the meditation training that I went through recently, digging deeper into the work and finding moments of silence that transpired from the weekend. I dive into the transformational experiences that come from the weekend.The steps you take on your path to your purpose are powerful, all the space that is created and how we move forward each day through the process. We...
2019-10-2300 min
Seeker + Sage93 | Social Justice and Yoga | Feat. Amy IppolitiToday I have Amy Ippoliti and she is a powerhouse for social change. The yoga studio may not be the preferred spot to have political conversations, but Amy shares how we can use our connection to those around us to help create that change. We talk about giving back to our community through seva yoga, and how it pulls the community together in ways of understanding what’s happening in the outside world. Creating an impact We talk about how we can start making the social change within our community by being pe...
2019-10-1600 min
Seeker + Sage92 | Men & Body Image | Feat. Brian Carew Men & Body Image with Brian Carew Today I have Brian Carew. If you haven’t seen his posts already he is an advocate for positive body images in men. This can be such a taboo topic, and Brian shares his journey through it. Brian shares when it started and how he started to recognize it. Starting with time-controlled eating, and how cheat days become more. The influence on the fitness community and the power of movement we talk about the changes that happen when we connect wi...
2019-10-0900 minSeeker + Sage91 | The Journey | Feat. Patrick Beach & Carling Harps 91 | The Journey | Feat. Patrick Beach & Carling HarpsTribe, I’m so excited to have these wonderful humans on my show today! Patrick and Carling recently made a move from LA to Seattle, back home where they first started their journey. It was such a pleasure having them stop by. We talk about baby Harvey, from teaching yoga and traveling. Carling as a trained doula was always in the birthing world. She shares her current book workings and They also talk about their new studio, Commune, in Seattle. Both of th...
2019-10-0300 min
Balance Your Life25. Yoga Saved My Life with Danni PomplunOn this episode of Balance Your Life, I am chatting with Danni Pomplun. Danni is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, international retreat leader, and host of the Yogi Misfits Sessions. On this episode we discuss his addictions to drugs, losing a partner and dealing with the grief of it, having a failed suicide attempt, being given the ultimatum of going to yoga (which changed and saved his life), and more!
2019-09-3028 min
Seeker + Sage90 | Dharma Dudes: Burning Man Recap | Feat. Rocky HeronWelcome back to Dharma Dudes. Rocky and I are back from the Playa and were recapping from our time at Burning Man. Burning Man can be such an experience, not only going to it but leading up to it. We talk about the different camps, the art that is created, but also all the people that come together to join in. It’s a great digital detox from the world. No cellphone service, no email- it was such an amazing time. We tend to do a lot in our lives to keep it mo...
2019-09-2500 min
Seeker + Sage89 | Foundations Before Vinyasa | Feat. Tim SenesiFoundations before Vinyasa with Tim SenesiWe’re taking it back to basics today. Tim Senesi is an Orange County yoga teacher and joins in today to talk about the importance of a fundamental practice.We’ve seen the advanced yoga practices and poses, and we’ve also wondered how we can get into it. Creating a solid foundation before we start to advance our practice. Even chaturanga can be an advanced asana, when the foundation hasn’t been built around it. Sometimes we forget the basics of where our practice comes from and want to...
2019-09-1800 min
Seeker + Sage88 | Hypermobile Yogis | Feat. Adell Bridges & Celest Pereira Hypermobile Yogis with Adell & Celest.Tribe, one of the reasons why I love doing this podcast is because of all the people I get to share with you. Today I have the pleasure of talking to not one, but two amazing women. Adell Brides and Celest Pereria. Together they are the creators of Hypermobile Yogis and are out to educate the yoga world on hyper-mobility. We all love a flexy stretch in our practice-but how good for our bodies can it really be? We talk about the importance...
2019-09-1100 min
Seeker + Sage87 | The Science of Breath | Feat. Eddie SternThe Science of Breath with Eddie SternWelcome back Tribe, today Eddie Stern joins and he’s giving away secrets on the science of breathing.He is the author of One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life and world-traveling yoga teacher. We dive into his book, One Simple Thing, how his interest in science lead him to start to research and study the ideas that K. Pattabhi Jois passed down to him. After a researcher approached him about a study in hypertensive co...
2019-09-0400 min
Seeker + Sage86 | Dharma Dudes: Burn Out | Feat. Rocky HeronSo how do the Dharma Dudes handle burn out? Yes, we all have been there, we’ve all experienced it. Well, that’s what Rocky and I talk about today. How we get there, to how we help ourselves out of the burn out. We talk about how when we start to add different elements into our life, or just into our daily schedule it can start to become taxing on the body and mind. How that can evolve into a burn out, but also how these repetitive actions can fortify our minds for the...
2019-08-2800 min
Seeker + Sage85 | Journey Into Yoga | Feat. Tim FeldmannTraining as a professional dancer, Tim Feldmann suffered from a major injury after falling off a mountain. Study different methods and techniques, he shares is the path to his recovery, walking again and how he came to Ashtanga yoga. After falling off a mountain while studying dance professionally, Tim was told that he should give up dancing, but he wanted to find a way to walk and dance again. Attending rehabilitation for two years, he studied under the Alexander Technique, improving his skills to walk again and apply the method to his everyday lifestyle...
2019-08-2100 min
Seeker + Sage84 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Gianna PurcellWelcome to another collaboration episode with Fierce Calm. This week Gianna stops by to share her story of finding yoga. Hearing stories like Gianna, is one of the reasons why I love doing this podcast. Creating space for others to come and share their incredible stories. Like Gianna's story, Nicole and Robyn also stop by to share their stories of how #yogasavedmylife. Check out what Gianna is sharing today: Coming to yoga from working in a salon, Gianna shares her how she started to discover her personal self during the beginning of her asana...
2019-08-1500 minSeeker + Sage83 | Henry Winslow | Online ContentOnline Content with Henry WinslowWelcome back Tribe, this week I'm joined by Henry Winslow. Sharing his stories on creating online content full of classes and podcasts. Henry joins today to talk about creating online content. Something we see every day, from Instagram posts to full-length classes and taking the step further to start to create our own. It was such a pleasure to have him on today and talk about using technology as a way to share the message of yoga. Henry shares his stories...
2019-08-0700 min
Seeker + Sage82 | Teaching Teachers | Feat. Noah MazeTribe, I am so excited to have my teacher Noah Maze on today, sharing his stories, what mentorship is like and the natural progress of seeking more knowledge. Noah and I dive into what it's like teaching teachers, but also the natural progression in learning that happens within us as we start to deepen our quest for knowledge. Noah also shares:What the Maze Method is, and how it was developed from his 20 years of practicing and teaching yoga practices. There's a dynamic transformation that happens when people come together to...
2019-08-0100 min
Seeker + SageSS2 | Intuitive Meditation | Alison PottsSummer Series with Shut Up and YogaTribe, Summer Series with Shut Up and Yoga is here and this week Allison Pots joins to talk about meditation.Allison drops in today to talk about meditation, and how our life around us or the practice is actually just a piece of it. When we come into the mind, the body is also affected by it, in a positive manner. Allison, a writer for Shut Up and Yoga is also a meditation and wellness coach. Enjoy listening to share some amazing tips as well as:
2019-07-2500 min
Dharma Talk with Henry WinslowExhale the BS with Danni PomplunDanni Pomplun turned to yoga when there was nothing left. Just when he needed it most, yoga met him where he was — not judging him but demanding his attention. Now as a teacher, Danni prioritizes fun, function, and authenticity, and he hopes to lead students to a greater appreciation not only for what the body is capable of but also for how their practice can support them at even the most trying times. In this episode, you'll hear from Danni on: Recovering from addiction and a suicide attempt through the acceptance of a yoga community Why co...
2019-07-1849 min
Seeker + SageSS2 | Yoga & Functional Movement | Feat. Garrett NeillWelcome back Tribe to another episode of the summer series with Shut Up and Yoga.Garrett Neill joins today to talk about the beauty of functional movement, and its value in yoga.Garrett is an author and writer for Shut Up and Yoga. As a Chiropractor, he has extensive knowledge of anatomy and function of the body. Drop and enjoy listening to:Garrett and I talk about what books he's currently reading and nerding over. How he uses his book in knowledge in classes, but also which ones he recommends. From...
2019-07-1700 min
Seeker + SageSS2 | False Gurus & Yoga Addiction | Feat. Paul McQuillanWelcome back Tribe to another episode of the summer series with Shut Up and Yoga. Today Paul McQuillan joins today to talk about false gurus and yoga addiction.From personal experiences with his yoga teacher training to why we as teachers get viewed as gurus, Paul McQuillan joins me today to talk about:How it's okay to say "I don't know." When were approached with questions about things we are unsure of or don't know about, those three magical words still show that we aren't all knowing.What it means to be viewed...
2019-07-1000 min
Seeker + SageSS2 | Yoga in the modern age | Feat. Sarah DittmoreWelcome to the Summer Series!Tribe, I'm excited to team with Shut Up and Yoga for this summers session. Sharing stories and writings within the yoga community, Shut Up and Yoga is a blog that brings light into the uncomfortable topics that sometimes are overlooked or not talked about. These are important and real conversations that sometimes we should have while we continue to grow together as a community of yogis. Sarah Dittmore joins me today, just back from her recent travels in a technicolor van around the United...
2019-07-0300 min
Seeker + Sage81 | Dharma Dudes: Pride - Being a Queer Yogi | Feat. Rocky HeronHappy Pride Tribe! Dharma Dudes is back.Some strong language is used, with talk about drug use. These talks come from an authentic place, alongside our typical banter. Rocky Heron and I explore how we experience the balance between being in the world as queer men, but also as a yoga teacher.As queer men and growing into ourselves, sometimes it involves turning away from expectations and social norms. Trying on different hats and experiencing the yogic path that we enjoy. We talk about the dichotomy of what is being a yoga teacher and a...
2019-06-2600 min
Seeker + Sage80 | Forrest Yoga Now | Feat. Ana Forest + Jose CalarcoTribe, this week I'm joined by Ana Forest of Forrest Yoga and Jose Calarco.Meeting in an elevator by chance, Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco start by sharing their mystical story of how they meet. The magical weave of time that placed them together at particular moments in their life. Each sharing the story from their point in life and how the first time they meet was a divine gift.Listen to the astounding stories of each of their personal studies before the union, to the link and entanglement of them as they grew to...
2019-06-1900 min
Seeker + Sage79 | Yoga Saved My Life | Feat. Melanie Klein & Jennifer KreatsoulasTribe, welcome back to another collaboration with Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife.I love doing shows with Fierce Calm and the platform that was created around it. If you haven’t listened to previous episodes with Fierce Calm, it's a great way to share these stories of how yoga saved the lives of different people from around the world. That’s exactly what I’m talking about today with Melanie Klein & Jennifer Kreatsoulas.Both Jennifer and Melanie share a similar story as to how yoga had a positive impact on their lives. Coming both from a...
2019-06-1200 min
Mastering the Business of YogaDanni Pomplun on Authenticity, Personal Practice & Becoming a Full-time Yoga TeacherThis week on the podcast I am joined by Danni Pomplun, who joined me all the way from San Francisco, CA. Danni is a full-time yoga teacher who runs a successful business both in San Francisco and online. He is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, podcast host and so much more. On this episode of the podcast, Danni shares his journey getting into yoga and what inspired him to become a yoga teacher. He also talks about why he decided to take the leap into teaching yoga full-time, what that journey and transition has been like f...
2019-06-1049 minSeeker + Sage78 | Dharma Dudes | Feat. Rocky HeronDharma Dudes is back! Buck up for this one!This week, Rocky and I start by talking about the natural progression of fear when sitting in the seat of the teacher. How we encounter and encourage stepping out of our comfort zone and taking on uncharted waters.There is an unease of taking on these risk factor when we step into the seat. From opening the doors of learning more, or expanding our business, we take the chance to grow and open ourselves up to the unease.Come dive into how we find...
2019-06-0500 min
Seeker + Sage77 | Diversity in Yoga | Feat. Kelley Carboni WoodsHey tribe, this week I'm joined by the amazing Kelley Carboni Woods. Kelley is the "Peace Filled Mama" and is on a mission to empower woman and people of color in her community. We talk about the ability to create equitable access to resources for black communities and her drive to make this happen.One of the reasons I love hosting this show is because of the platform it creates for others to share their voice. It's a gift and a please to host conversations I feel should be brought to light with an open heart and...
2019-05-2900 min
Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff SmithDanni Pomplun – How Yoga saved my LifeDanni Pomplun is a San Francisco Based E-RYT 500 Vinyasa Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer whose style has been described as functional, down-to-earth and fun with an edge. Each offering will connect to power and flow, infused with light-hearted spirituality where youll find the inspiration to connect with your higher self.
Danni Pomplun Vroom Vroom Veer Stories
Danni is excited about a yoga and mediation retreat he has coming up in January for New Year's in Baja California, Mexico at Todos Santos
He grew up in and around the Echo Park area of East LA...it's kinda nice and hip now, but...
2019-05-2740 min
Seeker + Sage76 | Yoga Deconstructed | Feat. Trina AltmanTribe, this week I am joined by the amazing Trina Altman. She has reshaped how I teach. Being such a fan of hers, I couldn’t wait to jump into this and talk to her about her course Yoga Deconstructed.Coming from the fashion industry and seeing designers who deconstructed fashion, by putting stitches on the outside of the pants, she wanted to understand how that could translate into the body. Not only with yoga, but Pilates as well.Developing courses, that are structured around the critical thinking skills, deeper anatomy of the body, and un...
2019-05-2200 min
Seeker + Sage75 | Get To Know Dylan | Feat. Dylan WernerTribe, If you haven't found Dylan, he's a "100% of time traveling" yoga teacher. Joining this weeks episode, he shares with us a look into how he became the traveling teacher. When job loss hit him, he took his part-time yoga teaching with him to Los Angeles. With a home base following, to Youtube videos and finding the opportunity to continue his journey, traveling and teaching combined in one life. We talk about how he stopped looking into the future, trying to find a place that yoga would lead him...
2019-05-1500 min
The Authentic Audience PodcastEpisode 9: The Business of Yoga with Danni PomplunOn this episode, Krista talks with Danni Pomplun, a San Francisco based yoga teacher, about all things yoga and business. Danni is super intuitive when it comes to his brand and audience. He leads sold out retreats and trainings all over the world. On this episode, they talk all about the business side of the yoga industry, how Danni was able to build and grow his brand so quickly, what it means to be real as a yoga teacher (and when real can be too real)... They discuss setting boundaries, authenticity, vulnerability, and Danni shares his insights into being a...
2019-05-0852 min
Seeker + Sage74 | Fierce Calm – #yogasavedmylife | feat. Mariel WitmondTribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm. Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform. For today's episode I had the pleasure of sharing Mariel Whitmond's journey. A yoga teacher that has an inspiring and empowering story on how she found value in herself rather than looking for it in others.Battling health complications, self-worth, and self-acceptance, she decided to stop living...
2019-05-0800 min
Seeker + Sage73 | Dharma Dudes | Feat. Rocky HeronJust two dudes talking about dharma...You loved mine and Rocky's banter so much we decided to bring you "Dharma Dudes". A monthly spin-off from The Yogi Misfit Session where Rocky and I get to talk about whatever we and you want. For our first episode, we wanted to talk about dharma. What is it? What does it mean you us as individuals? Rocky takes the driver seat and breaks it down beautifully.Tune in and enjoy. Oh, and if you have any topic requests please make sure to send...
2019-05-0100 min
Seeker + Sage72 | Yoga History Debunked | Feat. Colin HallHey tribe, For this week's session, we have the hugely interesting Colin Hall. Colin is a super smart guy who really knows his stuff about yoga philosophy. Join us as we do a deep dive into philosophy, history and the current state of yoga. This session was great for me as I personally struggled with yoga philosophy when I first began as the concepts seemed so large and overwhelming so it's amazing to talk to someone like Colin who can break it down and present it in an accessible way.
2019-04-2400 min
Seeker + Sage71 | The Art of Chanting | feat. Janet StoneI'm honored to have Janet Stone, AKA Mama Stone, on the show this week. She's the one who helped to demystify chanting when before I used to be afraid of it and make fun of it. We sit down and chat about how motherhood and raising her daughters have influenced her yoga practice and her teaching, as well as how chanting is a gateway to opening within. We also talk about bhakti, the yoga of devotion, and how it calls for all of us to acknowledge all of our emotions, instead of suppressing them.
2019-04-1700 min
Seeker + Sage70 | Fierce Calm - #yogasavedmylife | feat. Hannah BarrettTribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm. Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform.This session, I got to chat with Yoga Girl London, Hannah Barrett. We talk about how yoga entered her life, how it helped her during her pregnancies, especially after the birth of her second child. Her daughter Emily was born premature and the pregnancy leading up to her birth was very concerning. With...
2019-04-1000 min
Seeker + Sage69 | Being Spiritually Fly | Feat. Faith HunterYogis, meet the incredibly kind and amazing Faith Hunter. I credit her with really helping me to make the jump into teaching yoga with her encouragement. For this session, we talk about dealing with her brother's battle with HIV and the huge role yoga had in her life with questioning her belief in spirituality, and what it's like to lose someone to this virus. Committing to a practice both on a physical and spiritual level, Faith was able to re-establish her connection to God, and how time to yourself is a personal haven.We also talk...
2019-04-0300 min
Seeker + Sage68 | Music & Yoga: A spiritual Connection | Feat. Cristi ChristensenMy guest for this session is fellow house music lover Cristi Christensen. I knew I'd vibe with her immediately because we both value music as a connection conduit to ourselves, others, and our students. She hosts this event called Deep Exhale in LA in partnership with house DJ Marques Wyatt which combines music and fluid movement as an emotional and physical release for the body, as well as a safe space to just be. We discuss how dance is a spiritual experience and how it's awesome somatic therapy that can take the place of other vices we are prone...
2019-03-2700 min
Seeker + SageBC:03 | Book Club | The AlchemistHey yogis! By now, we've finished reading book #3 of the Yogi Misfit Book Club, The Alchemist. If you haven't yet finished it--no worries! Keep on keepin' on but there are spoilers ahead!This session, I talk about the story of the Alchemist. If metaphorical stories or self-help books are not your jam, this book will not be for you. The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. Originally written in Portuguese, has become an international bestseller and has been translated into over 65 languages. As an allegorical story, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd...
2019-03-2000 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S67 Sri Dharma MittraI am beyond honored to have Sri Dharma Mittra on the podcast this week. A former body builder, jiu jitsu practitioner, and wrestler, Sri Dharma moved from his home country of Brazil to New York City with the help of his brother to study with Yogi Gupta. He then went on to assist Yogi Gupta and found the Dharma Yoga New York Center.We talk about doing all things with compassion (and understanding that it starts from a place of ethics), the importance of studying scripture, where to start with studying the scriptures, and understanding the...
2019-03-1300 min
Seeker + SageYMS x Fierce Calm: S2 Kris PaceTribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm.Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform. Fierce Calm is a growing collective of yoga practitioners from all backgrounds and abilities who have each identified with the words 'Yoga Saved My Life' and come together as a movement to inspire & empower each other without judgment and with compassion. This is something that I think we can all stand behind.
2019-03-0600 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S65 Rocky HeronWelcome to the Girlfriend Gab Podcast with Danni + Rocky!Just kidding. But wouldn't that be super fun? Anyway, on with the show...Rocky Heron is a really good friend, mentor, and a huge inspiration to me--I credit him for giving me the final push into becoming a yoga teacher. As a teacher for the Mazé Method and having gone through trainings with him, Rocky is a huge wealth of knowledge of not only the body and how it moves, but teaching the yoga asanas and thinking critically about teaching.We a...
2019-02-2000 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S61 Yoga MedicineIf I'm being honest, my fangirl dreams have come true and Tiffany Cruikshank is my guest on the show! I'm thrilled to have her on and we talk about how she transitioned from an acupuncturist to yoga. Tiffany has a well-known school called Yoga Medicine that provides yoga teacher trainings that fuses anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to work alongside medical professionals for students'/patients' well-being. I really admire her way of how she blends Eastern and Western modalities together and we dive in to that as well. She even gives some credibility to goat yoga...I hope you enjoy...
2019-01-0900 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S58 Brett LarkinThis week's guest is Brett Larkin, or as I prefer to call her, 'Brett Larkin - Youtube superstar.' Brett is a born hustler and I love her get shit done attitude. In the session we discuss how she built her online yoga empire and she shares some tips on how you can improve your own hustle.Hope you enjoy!FRIENDS OF THE SHOWSewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www.sewallhouse.com to learn about their amazing personalized yoga retreatsBrett Larkin's Online Teacher Training: Go to...
2018-12-1200 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S57 Kim BaumanFor Session 57 I was joined by one of my nearest and dearest friends, Kim Bauman. She is the founder of the One Love Movement, a non profit based in San Diego. They are all about activating yogis for support and social justice. They do great work in helping the homeless in San Francisco, San Diego and all over the world, as well as other community based projects that focus on turning compassion into action. Hope you enjoy!Learn more about Kim and the One Love Movement:https://onelovemovement.org/FRIENDS OF...
2018-12-0500 min
On and Off Your Mat Yoga PodcastDanni Pomplun’s Yoga StoryFor our 16th episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Danni Pomplun. Danni is a San Francisco Based Yoga teacher and Teacher Trainer that uses his life story and his love of the practice to change the world around him. I met him at one of his workshops, and we further connected online. He’s passionate in his purpose and generous with his self and his teachings. On top of classes, workshops, retreats and YTT, he also host his own podcast, and was featured in Vice Magazine and in the book When to Jump. I’ve been want...
2018-11-2634 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S40 Kelly RyanMeditation: before I truly took the time to understand it, I thought it was hanging out in robes and being silent forever. My guest this week is Kelly Ryan, founder and owner of Anchor Meditation here in the city. We talk about her journey to meditation, how it has impacted her life, why meditation is awesome, and why she made the decision to open up a meditation studio to share her love of meditation with others. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.For 25% off at Anchor Meditation...
2018-04-1900 min
Seeker + SageYogi Misfit Sessions: S18 Danni PomplunWelcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. This episode we changed it up. Susannah decided she wanted to interview me this round. So here I go sharing my story and talking about what drives me to do what I do. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Danni: www.dannipomplun.com Instagram: @DanniPomplunTwitter: @DanniPomplun Facebook: DanniPomplunDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC #AllLivesMatter by Ryan LittleWRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iT...
2017-06-0700 min