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The Art of Paying AttentionThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #023: Matt Spielman on Finding Your Unique FitMatt Spielman is an executive and organizational coach and the founder and head coach of Inflection Point Partners. Matt’s journey into coaching and the methodology and philosophy of his work is laid out in his recently released book, “Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose,” which you can buy here.Matt draws upon decades of senior-executive operating experience at both public and Venture Capital-backed organizations. He now partners with high-performing executives and their teams to realize business and personal success. Matt is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and graduated from the Executive Coaching progra...2022-08-301h 01The Art of Paying AttentionThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #023: Matt Spielman on Finding Your Unique FitMatt Spielman is an executive and organizational coach and the founder and head coach of Inflection Point Partners. Matt’s journey into coaching and the methodology and philosophy of his work is laid out in his recently released book, “Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose,” which you can buy here.Matt draws upon decades of senior-executive operating experience at both public and Venture Capital-backed organizations. He now partners with high-performing executives and their teams to realize business and personal success. Matt is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and graduated from the Executive Coaching progra...2022-08-301h 01The Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastEarly Christianity with Ann Conway-JonesIn this episode I am speaking with Ann Conway-Jones about some of the developments in  early Christianity. What was the transition like between Jews and Gentiles who went from identifying with the customs and traditions of the time to becoming followers of Christ? What defined early Christian contemplative practice? Ann teaches biblical studies, early Jewish–Christian relations, and the development of mystical theology for The Queen’s Foundation; Woodbrooke Quaker Studies Centre; Birmingham Church of England diocese; and Oxford University Department of Continuing Studies.  For six years she taught biblical Hebrew in the Department of Theology and Religion.Yo...2021-12-1332 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastWhat is the Relationship Between Yoga & Buddhism? with Karen O'Brien-KopIn this episode I am speaking with Dr. Karen O’Brien-Kop. Karen is Lecturer in Asian Religions and Ethics at the University of Roehampton. She was formerly Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Religions and Philosophies at SOAS University of London. Her doctoral research at SOAS was on the intertextuality of Pātañjala yoga and Buddhist yoga in the classical era. She was a co-founder of the Sanskrit Reading Room and is a committee member of the SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies.You can hear Karen’s excellent 4 hour audio course The Philosophy of the Yoga S...2021-09-0831 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Truth Within with Gavin FloodIn this episode I am speaking with Gavin Flood. Gavin is a Professor of Hindu Studies and Comparative Religion in the Theology and Religion Faculty and academic director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Gavin read Religious Studies and Social Anthropology at Lancaster University and taught at the universities of Wales (Lampeter) and Stirling before coming to Oxford. He was elected to membership of the British Academy in 2014. His research interests are in medieval Hindu texts (especially from the traditions of Shiva), comparative religion, and phenomenology. Two recent books are The Importance of Religion: Meaning and Action in...2020-10-0835 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Pali Canon with Sarah ShawIn this episode I speak with Sarah Shaw. Sarah received her PhD in English from Manchester University. After studying Pali and Sanskrit at Oxford, she began teaching and writing on Buddhist subjects. She has written several books on meditation theory and practice, and Jātaka literature. She is the author of several books including Introduction to Buddhist Meditation, The Jātakas: Birth Stories of the Bodhisatta and her most recent book, The Spirit of Buddhist Meditation. She is a member of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford, and Wolfson College. She is a fellow of the Oxford Ce...2020-09-1841 minInconstantInconstantRyan Spielman answers my weird questionsEpisode Notes I talk to Ryan Spielman and ask him some silly questions. Ryan is a therapist and yoga teacher. He has trained as an integrative humanistic counsellor. He has been an advanced practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga yoga since 1995. He has studied self-exploration, mindfulness meditation, eastern philosophy and group therapy occasionally in highly unconventional settings. He leads regular weekly groups and week-long workshops focused on self-awareness and authentic communication. He is the co-founder of Wise Studies, an audio library for contemplative teachings. He writes and performs philosophical comedy...2020-09-0244 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastPurusha & Prakriti with Karen O'Brien-KopIn this episode I am speaking with Dr. Karen O'Brien-Kop. Karen is Lecturer in Asian Religions and Ethics at the University of Roehampton. She was formerly Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Religions and Philosophies at SOAS University of London. Her doctoral research at SOAS was on the intertextuality of Pātañjala yoga and Buddhist yoga in the classical era. She was a co-founder of the Sanskrit Reading Room and is a committee member of the SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies. You can hear Karen’s excellent 4 hour audio course The Philosophy of the Yoga Sutra...2020-08-0149 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastWomen in Yoga with Ruth WestobyIn this episode I am speaking with Ruth Westoby. Ruth is a doctoral researcher in yoga and an Ashtanga practitioner. As well as offering workshops and lectures at studios and conferences, Ruth teaches on some of the principal Yoga teacher training programmes in the UK and beyond. Ruth received an MA in Indian Religions from SOAS in 2010.Her website is enigmatic.yogaYou can listen to her Wise Studies course Women In Yoga here. The topics we discuss are:Common polarities in yogic textsFemale representations or lack thereof in Hatha YogaIf f...2020-07-2241 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastNagarjuna & Queering Buddhism with Bee SchererIn this episode I am speaking with Professor Bee Scherer. Bee is a long-time practitioner of Buddhism and a global Buddhist lay teacher. Bee has studied Indic and Tibetan philology, published on karma, Nāgārjuna and early Mind-only Buddhist schools. In recent years, Bee has worked on transnational Tibetan Buddhism; radical, reform and socially engaged Buddhism in Asia; and on Buddhist perspectives on gender and sexuality.You can hear Bee’s course The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy at wisestudies.comBuddhism and the modern worldNāgārjuna the person and his...2020-07-0856 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastRamakrishna & Vivekananda with Gwilym BeckerleggeIn this episode I speak with Gwilym Beckerlegge. Gwilym studied religions at the Universities of Oxford and Lancaster. He is the author of The Ramakrishna Mission: The Making of a Modern Hindu Movement (2000) and Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy of Service: A Study of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission (2006).  You can find his course, Vivekananda and His Legacy at wisestudies.comVivekananda, a man of his timeAdvaita Vedanta practicesRamakrishnaSaint or Sage?God-realised?2020-07-0636 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Upanishads with Graham BurnsIn this episode I am speaking with Graham Burns. Graham is a yoga teacher and lecturer. He received his masters and PhD at SOAS the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University where he is now a senior teaching fellow. We discuss:Introduction to the UpanishadsVedanta3 schools of thought in Vedanta; Advaita, Dvaita, VishishtadvaitaDualism vs non-dualismComparing Vedanta with Samkhya & YogaCommon themes in the UpanishadsGraham's website is http://www.samanayoga.com/2020-06-1749 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastNeoplatonism with Angela VossAngela Voss, PhD, SFHEA is Programme Director for the MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. In this podcast we discuss:Her interest in the Renaissance philosopher Marsilio FicinoThe relationship between art, religion and scienceWho were the neoplatonists?Neoplatonic ritualThe neoplatonic goalThe prominence of its practiceThe influence of neoplatonic ideas on contemporary esoteric, spiritual and scientific thoughtShe has studied and taught Western esotericism for over twenty years, and is also a musician and an astrologer. Her interest began with the Renaissance philosopher Marsilio Ficino, who w...2020-06-1534 minThe Wise Studies PodcastThe Wise Studies PodcastContemplative Christianity with Nicholas BuxtonIn this episode I am speaking with Reverend Dr. Nicholas Buxton. Nicholas is the Director of St Antony’s Priory, in Durham, and founder of ‘Just Meditation’ and the Newcastle Meditation Centre. He has a PhD in Buddhist philosophy from the University of Cambridge and is an experienced meditation teacher and retreat leader. Publications include The Wilderness Within: Meditation and Modern Life (Canterbury Press, 2014), and Tantalus and the Pelican: Exploring Monastic Spirituality Today (Continuum, 2009).Topics discussed are:Christian contemplatives throughout historyWhat is the focus of Christian contemplative practice compared to other meditative traditions?Who were the Desert...2020-05-3030 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist InclinationsMy guest is Revd. Dr. Nicholas Buxton. Nicholas is a priest in the Church of England and runs a meditation centre in Newcastle. We discuss christian contemplative practice, the buddhist notion of emptiness and the personal and impersonal nature of the ...2018-06-2044 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist Inclinations<p>My guest is Revd. Dr. Nicholas Buxton. Nicholas is a priest in the Church of England and runs a meditation centre in Newcastle. We discuss christian contemplative practice, the buddhist notion of emptiness and the personal and impersonal nature of the God. He is the author of several books including: Tantalus and the Pelican: Exploring […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg39-nicholas-buxton-christian-priest-yogi-with-buddhist-inclinations/">LG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist Inclinations</a> appeared first on <a rel=&q...2018-06-2000 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist InclinationsMy guest is Revd. Dr. Nicholas Buxton. Nicholas is a priest in the Church of England and runs a meditation centre in Newcastle. We discuss christian contemplative practice, the buddhist notion of emptiness and the personal and impersonal nature of the God. He is the author of several books including: Tantalus and the Pelican: Exploring […] The post LG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist Inclinations appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2018-06-2044 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga YogaIn this episode my guests are Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith. We discuss two topics, the allegations about Pattabhi Jois’ sexual misconduct and the ambiguity around the qualifications to become and maintain status as a recognised KPJAYI ...2018-04-2142 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga YogaIn this episode my guests are Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith. We discuss two topics, the allegations about Pattabhi Jois’ sexual misconduct and the ambiguity around the qualifications to become and maintain status as a recognised KPJAYI Ashtanga teacher. Genny quit full-time hard news journalism to focus on her yoga studies, becoming a Shri […] The post LG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2018-04-2142 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga Yoga<p>In this episode my guests are Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith. We discuss two topics, the allegations about Pattabhi Jois’ sexual misconduct and the ambiguity around the qualifications to become and maintain status as a recognised KPJAYI Ashtanga teacher. Genny quit full-time hard news journalism to focus on her yoga studies, becoming a Shri […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg38-genny-wilkinson-priest-and-sarai-harvey-smith-controversy-and-updating-ashtanga-yoga/">LG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga Yoga</a> appeared first on <a...2018-04-2100 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer Bodhisattva<p>In this episode with Professor Bee Scherer, PhD we discuss the foundations of Buddhist philosophy, the four noble truths, Bee’s work in queering paradigms as a trans/non-binary activist and the relationship between buddhist practice and activism.   Bee is a long-time practitioner of Buddhism and has been globally teaching as a Buddhist lay teacher. Bee currently […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg37-bee-scherer-queer-bodhisattva/">LG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer Bodhisattva</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow&q...2018-01-0100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer BodhisattvaIn this episode with Professor Bee Scherer, PhD we discuss the foundations of Buddhist philosophy, the four noble truths, Bee’s work in queering paradigms as a trans/non-binary activist and the relationship between buddhist practice and activism.   Bee is a long-time practitioner of Buddhism and has been globally teaching as a Buddhist lay teacher. Bee currently […] The post LG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer Bodhisattva appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2018-01-011h 07Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer BodhisattvaIn this episode with Professor Bee Scherer, PhD we discuss the foundations of Buddhist philosophy, the four noble truths, Bee’s work in queering paradigms as a trans/non-binary activist and the relationship between buddhist practice and activism.2018-01-011h 07The Embodiment Coaching PodcastThe Embodiment Coaching Podcast28. Yoga and authentic communication - with Ryan SpielmanAshtanga yoga teacher Ryan Spielman on the benefits of a recurrent practice, enlightenment, movement meditation, social meditation and authentic communication. We discuss growth from curiosity not pain, congruence, what yogis can learn from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, being a guru and making fun of it all. http://www.trueryan.com http://wisestudies.com/ http://ryantrue.com/ryan/2017-12-1553 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the BuddhaMy guest is Sarah Shaw. Sarah received her Phd in English from Manchester University. After studying Pali and Sanskrit at Oxford, she began teaching and writing on Buddhist subjects. She has written several books on meditation theory and practice,2017-11-0146 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the Buddha<p>My guest is Sarah Shaw. Sarah received her Phd in English from Manchester University. After studying Pali and Sanskrit at Oxford, she began teaching and writing on Buddhist subjects. She has written several books on meditation theory and practice, and jātaka literature. She is the author of several books including Introduction to Buddhist Meditation, The Jātakas: Birth Stories of the Bodhisattaand her most recent […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg36-sarah-shaw-early-teachings-buddha/">LG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of th...2017-11-0100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the BuddhaMy guest is Sarah Shaw. Sarah received her Phd in English from Manchester University. After studying Pali and Sanskrit at Oxford, she began teaching and writing on Buddhist subjects. She has written several books on meditation theory and practice, and jātaka literature. She is the author of several books including Introduction to Buddhist Meditation, The Jātakas: Birth Stories of the Bodhisattaand her most recent […] The post LG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the Buddha appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2017-11-0146 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and PrakritiMy guest is Karen O’Brien-Kop. In this episode we discuss two foundational concepts found in the Sankya philosphy, Purusha and Prakriti or pure consciousness and nature, which underpin the main ideas in much of yoga practice including the seminal text,...2016-11-2050 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and Prakriti<p>My guest is Karen O’Brien-Kop. In this episode we discuss two foundational concepts found in the Sankya philosphy, Purusha and Prakriti or pure consciousness and nature, which underpin the main ideas in much of yoga practice including the seminal text, the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.  Karen has been practising yoga in different forms since 1995. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg35-karen-obrien-kop-purusha-prakriti/">LG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and Prakriti</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow&qu...2016-11-2000 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and PrakritiMy guest is Karen O’Brien-Kop. In this episode we discuss two foundational concepts found in the Sankya philosphy, Purusha and Prakriti or pure consciousness and nature, which underpin the main ideas in much of yoga practice including the seminal text, the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.  Karen has been practising yoga in different forms since 1995. […] The post LG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and Prakriti appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-11-2050 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten SisterLuke Jordan is a direct student of Sri K Pattabhi Jois and one of a handful of teachers worldwide Certified by the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore to pass on the advanced teachings of this traditional Yoga method.2016-08-2147 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten Sister<p>Luke Jordan is a direct student of Sri K Pattabhi Jois and one of a handful of teachers worldwide Certified by the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore to pass on the advanced teachings of this traditional Yoga method. Luke holds a Masters degree in Indian Religion specialising in Yoga philosophy. livingashtanga.com </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg34-luke-jordan-sankya-forgotten-sister/">LG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten Sister</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http...2016-08-2100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten SisterLuke Jordan is a direct student of Sri K Pattabhi Jois and one of a handful of teachers worldwide Certified by the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore to pass on the advanced teachings of this traditional Yoga method. Luke holds a Masters degree in Indian Religion specialising in Yoga philosophy. livingashtanga.com  The post LG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten Sister appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-08-2147 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to Samadhi<p>Gregor Maehle began his yogic practices in the mid-1980s. He’s studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. He spent fourteen months in Mysore, and in 1997 was authorised to teach Ashtanga Yoga by K. Pattabhi Jois. Since then he has branched out into researching the anatomical alignment of postures and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg33-gregor-maehle-disappointment-samadhi/">LG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to Samadhi</a> appeared first on <a rel="nof...2016-08-2101 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to SamadhiGregor Maehle began his yogic practices in the mid-1980s. He’s studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. He spent fourteen months in Mysore, and in 1997 was authorised to teach Ashtanga Yoga by K. Pattabhi Jois. Since then he has branched out into researching the anatomical alignment of postures and […] The post LG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to Samadhi appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-08-211h 06Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to SamadhiGregor Maehle began his yogic practices in the mid-1980s. He’s studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. He spent fourteen months in Mysore, and in 1997 was authorised to teach Ashtanga Yoga by K.2016-08-211h 06Longelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical SabbaticalI’m speaking with Karan Bajaj, author and striving Yogi. He has written several novels. His newly released novel is called The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. We discuss taking a sabbatical, doing something different with your life and the benefits that come from such a change. He talks about how he integrates the corporate world, family life, travel and […] The post LG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-04-2841 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical<p>I’m speaking with Karan Bajaj, author and striving Yogi. He has written several novels. His newly released novel is called The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. We discuss taking a sabbatical, doing something different with your life and the benefits that come from such a change. He talks about how he integrates the corporate world, family life, travel and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg32-karan-bajaj-radical-sabbatical/">LG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical</a> appeared first on <a rel="n...2016-04-2800 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious SexualityIn this episode Carolyn Cowan shares her insights on Kundalini Yoga, therapy, addiction, feminism, and more! Carolyn is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, Teacher Trainer and a Psychosexual Therapist specialising in addiction & trauma recovery. She has a huge amount of content online to check out. You can find out more at carolyncowan.com The post LG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious Sexuality appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-03-261h 04Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious Sexuality<p>In this episode Carolyn Cowan shares her insights on Kundalini Yoga, therapy, addiction, feminism, and more! Carolyn is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, Teacher Trainer and a Psychosexual Therapist specialising in addiction & trauma recovery. She has a huge amount of content online to check out. You can find out more at carolyncowan.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg31-carolyn-cowan-fashion-kundalini-conscious-sexuality/">LG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious Sexuality</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow"...2016-03-2601 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on AdjustmentsOur guests this episode are Mimi Kuo-Deemer, Kate Ellis and Sarai Harvey Smith. They share their insights and experiences using hands-on adjustments in their classes. We discuss when it’s appropriate to use them, different types of adjustments, what can go wrong and more. I am joined by Liz Frances Hobbs and Genny Wilkinson-Priest who lead two […] The post LG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on Adjustments appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2016-03-061h 02Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on Adjustments<p>Our guests this episode are Mimi Kuo-Deemer, Kate Ellis and Sarai Harvey Smith. They share their insights and experiences using hands-on adjustments in their classes. We discuss when it’s appropriate to use them, different types of adjustments, what can go wrong and more. I am joined by Liz Frances Hobbs and Genny Wilkinson-Priest who lead two […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg30-the-right-touch/">LG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on Adjustments</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofo...2016-03-0601 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For EveryoneMy guest on this episode is Richard Rosen. Richard has been an emissary for the modern Yoga world from the opening of Piedmont Yoga school with Rodney Yee in 1987 to his many articles in The Yoga Journal to his most recent of three books on early hatha practices, Original Yoga: Rediscovering Traditional Practices of Hatha Yoga. You […] The post LG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For Everyone appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2015-12-1434 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For Everyone<p>My guest on this episode is Richard Rosen. Richard has been an emissary for the modern Yoga world from the opening of Piedmont Yoga school with Rodney Yee in 1987 to his many articles in The Yoga Journal to his most recent of three books on early hatha practices, Original Yoga: Rediscovering Traditional Practices of Hatha Yoga. You […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg29-richard-rosen-yoga-for-everyone/">LG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For Everyone</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofo...2015-12-1400 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG28 – Advice For Starting Teachers<p>In this episode we talk with senior teachers, Anna Ashby, Graham burns and Director of Triyoga, Jonathan Sattin about starting out as a Yoga teacher. I’ve enlisted the help of my two friends and fellow teachers, Genny Wilkinson-Priest and Liz Frances Hobbs for the interviews. Topics include: giving them what they want vs. giving them what […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg28-advice-for-starting-teachers/">LG28 – Advice For Starting Teachers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollo...2015-10-3100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG28 – Advice For Starting TeachersIn this episode we talk with senior teachers, Anna Ashby, Graham burns and Director of Triyoga, Jonathan Sattin about starting out as a Yoga teacher. I’ve enlisted the help of my two friends and fellow teachers, Genny Wilkinson-Priest and Liz Frances Hobbs for the interviews. Topics include: giving them what they want vs. giving them what […] The post LG28 – Advice For Starting Teachers appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2015-10-3159 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century Yoga<p>My guest for this episode is Matthew Remski. Matthew teaches yoga philosophy and ayurveda. He is a therapist and the author of several books including Threads of Yoga: A remix of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Family Wakes Us Up & 21st Century Yoga. In this episode we talk about whether you are personally responsible for your […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg27-matthew-remski-21st-century-yoga/">LG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century Yoga</a> appeared first on <a rel="nof...2015-01-1800 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century YogaMy guest for this episode is Matthew Remski. Matthew teaches yoga philosophy and ayurveda. He is a therapist and the author of several books including Threads of Yoga: A remix of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Family Wakes Us Up & 21st Century Yoga. In this episode we talk about whether you are personally responsible for your […] The post LG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2015-01-1851 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG26 – John Scott – The Guruji SutrasMy guest is Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher, John Scott. John elegantly describes how the vinyasa method can be used to achieve deep states of concentration and meditation. He shares wisdom from the Guruji Sutras, and answers questions from you, the listening audience about aging, adjusting and the relationship between mind and body. You can find out more about John’s work at johnscottyoga.com The post LG26 – John Scott – The Guruji Sutras appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2014-09-011h 08Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG26 – John Scott – The Guruji Sutras<p>My guest is Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher, John Scott. John elegantly describes how the vinyasa method can be used to achieve deep states of concentration and meditation. He shares wisdom from the Guruji Sutras, and answers questions from you, the listening audience about aging, adjusting and the relationship between mind and body. You can find out more about John’s work at johnscottyoga.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg26-john-scott-guruji-sutras/">LG26 – John Scott – The Guruji Sutras</a> appeared fir...2014-09-0101 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional PracticeMy guest is Martin Aylward. Martin has been leading retreats worldwide, teaching meditation and supporting groups and individuals since 1999. He is the founding teacher of Moulin de Chaves, a residential retreat centre in South West France, where he lives. Martin works with students around the world in retreats and in ongoing individual support. He also runs an […] The post LG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional Practice appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2014-06-1746 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional Practice<p>My guest is Martin Aylward. Martin has been leading retreats worldwide, teaching meditation and supporting groups and individuals since 1999. He is the founding teacher of Moulin de Chaves, a residential retreat centre in South West France, where he lives. Martin works with students around the world in retreats and in ongoing individual support. He also runs an […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg25-martin-aylward/">LG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional Practice</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow...2014-06-1700 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional AwarenessFor over 50 years Paul has been exploring and sharing his experiences on awakening, human potential and how to be deeply happy. In this episode he points out the most important factor for discovering these qualities, unconditional awareness. Pay attention, be present, see the mechanical nature of the body and mind, stop holding  … and […] The post LG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional Awareness appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2014-03-0744 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional Awareness<p>For over 50 years Paul has been exploring and sharing his experiences on awakening, human potential and how to be deeply happy. In this episode he points out the most important factor for discovering these qualities, unconditional awareness. Pay attention, be present, see the mechanical nature of the body and mind, stop holding  … and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg24-paul-lowe-unconditional-awareness/">LG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional Awareness</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ww...2014-03-0700 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG23 – Four Mysore TeachersI sit down with Mysore-style Ashtanga teachers, Scott Johnson, Joey Miles and Corrie Preece for a lively discussion on all things Ashtanga from how to teach the unteachable, when is it okay to modify the sequence, the misconception that yoga always feels good, waking up early, hyper-focus on alignment and much more. If you are […] The post LG23 – Four Mysore Teachers appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2014-01-281h 02Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG23 – Four Mysore Teachers<p>I sit down with Mysore-style Ashtanga teachers, Scott Johnson, Joey Miles and Corrie Preece for a lively discussion on all things Ashtanga from how to teach the unteachable, when is it okay to modify the sequence, the misconception that yoga always feels good, waking up early, hyper-focus on alignment and much more. If you are […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg23-four-mysore-teachers-2/">LG23 – Four Mysore Teachers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="...2014-01-2801 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby!<p>My guest is pregnancy Yoga teacher, Ayala Gill. We talk about how to approach your yoga practice during pregnancy, helpful tips, postnatal yoga, modifying for each trimester and more. Ayala has trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga and Anusara methods, as a mindfuleness meditation teacher and is a practicing doula, assiting women during childbirth. www.ayalagill.com Check out Ayala’s […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg22-ayala-gill-yoga-baby/">LG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby!</a> appeared first on <a rel="...2014-01-2800 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby!My guest is pregnancy Yoga teacher, Ayala Gill. We talk about how to approach your yoga practice during pregnancy, helpful tips, postnatal yoga, modifying for each trimester and more. Ayala has trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga and Anusara methods, as a mindfuleness meditation teacher and is a practicing doula, assiting women during childbirth. www.ayalagill.com Check out Ayala’s […] The post LG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby! appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2014-01-2848 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop Talk<p>My guest is Melanie Cooper. We discuss her new book Teaching Yoga Adjusting Asana and share our experience of what it’s like to be a Yoga teacher. Melanie has been teaching yoga since 1997, and training yoga teachers since 2005. She divides her time between London and Goa practicing and teaching yoga. She currently runs the morning […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg21-melanie-cooper-yoga-teacher-shop-talk/">LG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop Talk</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofol...2013-12-2900 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop TalkMy guest is Melanie Cooper. We discuss her new book Teaching Yoga Adjusting Asana and share our experience of what it’s like to be a Yoga teacher. Melanie has been teaching yoga since 1997, and training yoga teachers since 2005. She divides her time between London and Goa practicing and teaching yoga. She currently runs the morning […] The post LG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop Talk appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-12-2950 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?”Alan Jacobs was born in 1929 in London. From an early age, he has been interested in religion and mysticism. He commenced a personal search for truth, and studied comparative religion. He then entered the Gurdjieff Society in 1957 and remained there until the early seventies. He then met Jiddu Krishnamurti, and studied his teachings […] The post LG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?” appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-12-0150 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?”<p>Alan Jacobs was born in 1929 in London. From an early age, he has been interested in religion and mysticism. He commenced a personal search for truth, and studied comparative religion. He then entered the Gurdjieff Society in 1957 and remained there until the early seventies. He then met Jiddu Krishnamurti, and studied his teachings […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg20-alan-jacobs-voice-said/">LG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?”</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofol...2013-12-0100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha YogaMy guest is Dr. James Mallinson. In addition to being a scholar of the first order making great contributions to the academic study of Yoga, James is an old school Hatha Yogi, getting down and dirty with the sannyasins and the tappasyins, gurus and saints of India, who are carrying on the traditions and practices […] The post LG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-08-1056 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha Yoga<p>My guest is Dr. James Mallinson. In addition to being a scholar of the first order making great contributions to the academic study of Yoga, James is an old school Hatha Yogi, getting down and dirty with the sannyasins and the tappasyins, gurus and saints of India, who are carrying on the traditions and practices […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg19-james-mallinson-old-school-hatha-yoga/">LG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha Yoga</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofoll...2013-08-1000 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga Therapy<p>Bo Forbes joins me to offer a glimpse into her work as a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist. She artfully weaves together her training as a clinical psychologist and therapist with her knowledge of Yoga and contemplative practice. Bo discusses her understanding of what it means to cultivate embodied awareness, integrating the mind and body. You can […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg18-bo-forbes-yoga-therapy/">LG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga Therapy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow...2013-07-0400 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga TherapyBo Forbes joins me to offer a glimpse into her work as a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist. She artfully weaves together her training as a clinical psychologist and therapist with her knowledge of Yoga and contemplative practice. Bo discusses her understanding of what it means to cultivate embodied awareness, integrating the mind and body. You can […] The post LG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga Therapy appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-07-0439 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The Person<p>My guest is Matthew Sweeney, a senior teacher in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Tradition. We discuss the Force as elucidated by master Yoda, gross, subtle and causal dimensions of practice, and when it is appropriate to fly in the face of tradition. You can find out more about Matthew at www.yogatemple.com Enjoy!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg17-matthew-sweeney-the-tradition-and-the-person/">LG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The Person</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow"...2013-05-1500 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The PersonMy guest is Matthew Sweeney, a senior teacher in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Tradition. We discuss the Force as elucidated by master Yoda, gross, subtle and causal dimensions of practice, and when it is appropriate to fly in the face of tradition. You can find out more about Matthew at www.yogatemple.com Enjoy! The post LG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The Person appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-05-1545 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every Moment<p>Dave Oshana is a teacher of enlightenment. He has a practical and open approach to sharing, from his direct experience, the subtleties of how to live an enlightened life. On the podcast, Dave freely discusses the myths surrounding enlightenment. He both demystifies and exalts the perennial spiritual journey. Find out more about Dave at daveoshana.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg16-dave-oshana-hitting-the-jackpot-in-every-moment/">LG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every Moment</a> appeared first on <a rel="no...2013-04-2801 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every MomentDave Oshana is a teacher of enlightenment. He has a practical and open approach to sharing, from his direct experience, the subtleties of how to live an enlightened life. On the podcast, Dave freely discusses the myths surrounding enlightenment. He both demystifies and exalts the perennial spiritual journey. Find out more about Dave at daveoshana.com The post LG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every Moment appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-04-281h 09Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG15 – Godfrey Devereux – The Essence of Yoga is Inquiry<p>My guest is Godfrey Devereux, a practitioner and teacher of Yoga with 40 years of experience. It’s a lively discussion about the essence of yoga practice, self-inquiry. www.godfridev.com, www.windfireyoga.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg15-godfrey-devereux-the-essence-of-yoga-is-inquiry/">LG15 – Godfrey Devereux – The Essence of Yoga is Inquiry</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com">Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman</a>.</p>2013-02-2100 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG15 – Godfrey Devereux – The Essence of Yoga is InquiryMy guest is Godfrey Devereux, a practitioner and teacher of Yoga with 40 years of experience. It’s a lively discussion about the essence of yoga practice, self-inquiry. www.godfridev.com, www.windfireyoga.com The post LG15 – Godfrey Devereux – The Essence of Yoga is Inquiry appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-02-2159 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG14 – Dr. Mark Singleton – Origins of Modern YogaMark is a scholar of the Yoga tradition with a focus on the roots of modern Yoga practice. He has made an important contribution to our understanding of recent developments in Yoga’s history with his book Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice. We discuss the recent history of Hatha Yoga and posture practice in the west. […] The post LG14 – Dr. Mark Singleton – Origins of Modern Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2013-01-231h 01Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG14 – Dr. Mark Singleton – Origins of Modern Yoga<p>Mark is a scholar of the Yoga tradition with a focus on the roots of modern Yoga practice. He has made an important contribution to our understanding of recent developments in Yoga’s history with his book Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice. We discuss the recent history of Hatha Yoga and posture practice in the west. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg14-dr-mark-singleton-origins-of-modern-yoga/">LG14 – Dr. Mark Singleton – Origins of Modern Yoga</a> appeared first on <a re...2013-01-2300 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG13 – Wayne Liquorman – The Way of Powerlessness<p>Wayne Liquorman joins me to discuss Power and Powerlessness. He offers encouragement to look for yourself to discover the true source of who you are and what moves you to act in the world. Wayne has had a big influence on my life and I am grateful to get an opportunity to introduce him and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg13-wayne-liquorman-the-way-of-powerlessness/">LG13 – Wayne Liquorman – The Way of Powerlessness</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofoll...2012-09-2500 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG13 – Wayne Liquorman – The Way of PowerlessnessWayne Liquorman joins me to discuss Power and Powerlessness. He offers encouragement to look for yourself to discover the true source of who you are and what moves you to act in the world. Wayne has had a big influence on my life and I am grateful to get an opportunity to introduce him and […] The post LG13 – Wayne Liquorman – The Way of Powerlessness appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-09-2548 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG12 – Clare Soloway – A Life of Continuous Discovery<p>Clare Soloway has a lifetime of experience as a therapist, teacher, facilitator and guide. She shares her unique and inspiring approach to life – daring to step into unknown territories of self-exploration, relationships, and offering her rich life experience as support for others on the path. In our dialogue she discusses her own personal growth, authentic relationships, assisting others […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg12-clare-soloway-a-life-of-continuous-discovery/">LG12 – Clare Soloway – A Life of Continuous Discovery</a> appeared first on <a rel=&qu...2012-08-0200 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG12 – Clare Soloway – A Life of Continuous DiscoveryClare Soloway has a lifetime of experience as a therapist, teacher, facilitator and guide. She shares her unique and inspiring approach to life – daring to step into unknown territories of self-exploration, relationships, and offering her rich life experience as support for others on the path. In our dialogue she discusses her own personal growth, authentic relationships, assisting others […] The post LG12 – Clare Soloway – A Life of Continuous Discovery appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-08-0259 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG11 – Graham Burns – A Brief History of YogaI am joined by Yoga historian and London based Yoga teacher, Graham Burns. Graham takes us through the major developments in the history of Yoga. Though we only touch briefly on each major turn in Yoga’s 3000 year history, Graham offers a comprehensive picture of this rich and wide ranging tradition. For more about Graham […] The post LG11 – Graham Burns – A Brief History of Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-07-2059 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG11 – Graham Burns – A Brief History of Yoga<p>I am joined by Yoga historian and London based Yoga teacher, Graham Burns. Graham takes us through the major developments in the history of Yoga. Though we only touch briefly on each major turn in Yoga’s 3000 year history, Graham offers a comprehensive picture of this rich and wide ranging tradition. For more about Graham […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg11-graham-burns-a-brief-history-of-yoga/">LG11 – Graham Burns – A Brief History of Yoga</a> appeared first on <a rel="nof...2012-07-2000 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG10 – Ian Davidson – The Notion and Emotion of DevotionMy guest is Ian Davidson. We discuss his relationship with his two gurus, one embodied and one he’s never met in person. Ian shares his experience of what it’s like to find yourself devoted to a spiritual teacher. He is co-director of Le Moulin de Chaves, a Buddhist meditation center in France. Check the links […] The post LG10 – Ian Davidson – The Notion and Emotion of Devotion appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-06-2856 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG10 – Ian Davidson – The Notion and Emotion of Devotion<p>My guest is Ian Davidson. We discuss his relationship with his two gurus, one embodied and one he’s never met in person. Ian shares his experience of what it’s like to find yourself devoted to a spiritual teacher. He is co-director of Le Moulin de Chaves, a Buddhist meditation center in France. Check the links […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg10-ian-davidson-the-notion-and-emotion-of-devotion/">LG10 – Ian Davidson – The Notion and Emotion of Devotion</a> appeared first on <a rel...2012-06-2800 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG9 – Wendell Henckel – From the Individual to the Universal to the AbsoluteI hope you enjoy this conversation with Wendell Henckel. He is a hidden treasure, an unassuming man with vast knowledge and a deep and soft presence. It was truly a delight to talk with him, exploring consciousness, enlightenment and meditation. Though not well known, he is an incredible resource for anyone interested in meditation or enlightenment. I […] The post LG9 – Wendell Henckel – From the Individual to the Universal to the Absolute appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-05-251h 06Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG9 – Wendell Henckel – From the Individual to the Universal to the Absolute<p>I hope you enjoy this conversation with Wendell Henckel. He is a hidden treasure, an unassuming man with vast knowledge and a deep and soft presence. It was truly a delight to talk with him, exploring consciousness, enlightenment and meditation. Though not well known, he is an incredible resource for anyone interested in meditation or enlightenment. I […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg9-wendell-henckel-from-the-individual-to-the-universal-to-the-absolute/">LG9 – Wendell Henckel – From the Individual to the Universal to the Absolute</a> appeared...2012-05-2501 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG8 – Rafael Ebner – Living Your Truth<p>I am joined by Rafael Ebner, a Yin Yoga teacher, a long time traveller on the path and also a close friend of mine. We talk about Yin Yoga, risking security in order to live your truth, the end of seeking and more. Rafi is a sweet soul, very tuned in to the moment, which […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg8-rafael-ebner-living-your-truth/">LG8 – Rafael Ebner – Living Your Truth</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow"...2012-04-2700 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG8 – Rafael Ebner – Living Your TruthI am joined by Rafael Ebner, a Yin Yoga teacher, a long time traveller on the path and also a close friend of mine. We talk about Yin Yoga, risking security in order to live your truth, the end of seeking and more. Rafi is a sweet soul, very tuned in to the moment, which […] The post LG8 – Rafael Ebner – Living Your Truth appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-04-2747 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG7 – Carlos Pomeda – Awareness is the Heart of TantraI am joined by Carlos Pomeda, a Tantra scholar and practitioner with not only a tremendous wealth of knowledge of Yoga but a great depth of experience, as well. His joy for the practice passionately comes across in our dialogue. For more about Carlos go to www.pomeda.com The post LG7 – Carlos Pomeda – Awareness is the Heart of Tantra appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-04-1235 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG7 – Carlos Pomeda – Awareness is the Heart of Tantra<p>I am joined by Carlos Pomeda, a Tantra scholar and practitioner with not only a tremendous wealth of knowledge of Yoga but a great depth of experience, as well. His joy for the practice passionately comes across in our dialogue. For more about Carlos go to www.pomeda.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg7-carlos-pomeda-awareness-is-the-heart-of-tantra/">LG7 – Carlos Pomeda – Awareness is the Heart of Tantra</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http...2012-04-1200 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG6 – Simon Low – Yin and Yang Yoga<p>My guest on this episode is Simon Low, an eclectic teacher who weaves together body, energy, philosophy and his personal journey. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. You can find out more about Simon at www.simonlow.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg6-simon-low-yin-and-yang-yoga/">LG6 – Simon Low – Yin and Yang Yoga</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com">Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman</a>.</p2012-03-3001 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG6 – Simon Low – Yin and Yang YogaMy guest on this episode is Simon Low, an eclectic teacher who weaves together body, energy, philosophy and his personal journey. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. You can find out more about Simon at www.simonlow.com The post LG6 – Simon Low – Yin and Yang Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-03-301h 00Longelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG005 – June Blank – The Essence of YogaMy guest for this episode is June Blank. She has been teaching in the Integral Yoga lineage for over three decades. As you will hear, June is bursting with enthusiasm for Yoga. I consider myself fortunate that she was my first teacher. Its an honor to have her on the podcast. www.yogawithjune.com The post LG005 – June Blank – The Essence of Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-02-2554 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG005 – June Blank – The Essence of Yoga<p>My guest for this episode is June Blank. She has been teaching in the Integral Yoga lineage for over three decades. As you will hear, June is bursting with enthusiasm for Yoga. I consider myself fortunate that she was my first teacher. Its an honor to have her on the podcast. www.yogawithjune.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg005-june-blank-the-essence-of-yoga/">LG005 – June Blank – The Essence of Yoga</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow"...2012-02-2500 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG004 – Jonathan Sattin – Meditation, Ashrams, and the Yoga BusinessJonathan Sattin is Managing Director of Triyoga, a Yoga centre with four locations in London. In this episode we discuss life, meditation, his experiences at the ashram, his relationship with his teacher and what it’s like running a large Yoga centre. The post LG004 – Jonathan Sattin – Meditation, Ashrams, and the Yoga Business appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-02-031h 08Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG004 – Jonathan Sattin – Meditation, Ashrams, and the Yoga Business<p>Jonathan Sattin is Managing Director of Triyoga, a Yoga centre with four locations in London. In this episode we discuss life, meditation, his experiences at the ashram, his relationship with his teacher and what it’s like running a large Yoga centre.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg004-jonathan-sattin-meditation-ashrams-and-the-yoga-business/">LG004 – Jonathan Sattin – Meditation, Ashrams, and the Yoga Business</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com">Ashtanga Yoga wi...2012-02-0301 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG003 – Anatomy of a YoganatomistDavid Keil is an Ashtanga practitioner who has traveled the world teaching his YogAnatomy Workshop to teachers and students. He is a direct student of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. In this episode we discuss the wonder of the human body and David’s relationship with his teachers. For more information about David go to www.yoganatomy.com The post LG003 – Anatomy of a Yoganatomist appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2012-01-1855 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG003 – Anatomy of a Yoganatomist<p>David Keil is an Ashtanga practitioner who has traveled the world teaching his YogAnatomy Workshop to teachers and students. He is a direct student of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. In this episode we discuss the wonder of the human body and David’s relationship with his teachers. For more information about David go to www.yoganatomy.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg003-anatomy-of-a-yoganatomist/">LG003 – Anatomy of a Yoganatomist</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow...2012-01-1800 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG002 – Are you a Guru?My guest for this episode is Michael Gannon. Michael teaches workshops, trainings and retreats around the world. In our dialogue we explore gurus — having them and being them — and other aspects of Yoga practice. For info about Michael go to www.michaelgannonyoga.com The post LG002 – Are you a Guru? appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2011-12-241h 00Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG002 – Are you a Guru?<p>My guest for this episode is Michael Gannon. Michael teaches workshops, trainings and retreats around the world. In our dialogue we explore gurus — having them and being them — and other aspects of Yoga practice. For info about Michael go to www.michaelgannonyoga.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg002-are-you-a-guru/">LG002 – Are you a Guru?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com">Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielm...2011-12-2401 minLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLongelyguru Yoga DialoguesLG001 – Introduction and WelcomeWelcome to the Lonely Guru podcast. I am Ryan Spielman, aka Lonely Guru. In these dialogues I explore with my guests what an authentic Yoga and spirituality looks like and feels like in our 21st century culture. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. Wishing you a rich […] The post LG001 – Introduction and Welcome appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.2011-12-1307 minLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan SpielmanLG001 – Introduction and Welcome<p>Welcome to the Lonely Guru podcast. I am Ryan Spielman, aka Lonely Guru. In these dialogues I explore with my guests what an authentic Yoga and spirituality looks like and feels like in our 21st century culture. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. Wishing you a rich […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueryan.com/podcast/lg001-introduction-and-welcome/">LG001 – Introduction and Welcome</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href...2011-12-1300 min