Marlysa Sullivan - "Eudaemonia, Polyvagal Theory, Yoga Therapy"

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Marlysa Sullivan, coauthor of Yoga and Science in Pain Care and assistant professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health, talks with J about Eudaemonic Well-Being, Polyvagal Theory, and the difference between Yoga and Yoga Therapy. They discuss the intersection between yoga philosophy and biomedical science, samkya and evidence informed practice, creating research models that root the data in yoga, and a mutual agreement on potentially clarifying the definition of yoga therapy. This episode is sponsored by Ropana CBD.

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J. Brown

J. Brown is a yoga teacher, writer, and founder of Abhyasa Yoga Center in Brooklyn, New York. A teacher for 15 years, he is known for his pragmatic approach to teaching personal, breath-centered therapeutic yoga that adapt to individual needs. His writing has been featured in Yoga Therapy Today, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Elephant Journal and Yogadork.

Ian Baker - "Tibetan Yoga and Tantric Buddhism"

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Ian Baker - "Tibetan Yoga and Tantric Buddhism"

Ian Baker, author of Tibetan Yoga: Principles and Practices, talks with J about Tibetan Yoga and its radical underpinnings of Tantric Buddhism. They discuss Ian’s relationship to the Dalai Lama and the permission he was granted to reveal long-held secrets, misconceptions about Buddhism, the red-robbed sutric path of the renunciate and the white-robbed integrative path of the tantric, and the importance of restoring personal agency.

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Nathan Oxenfeld - "Yoga for the Eyes"

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Nathan Oxenfeld - "Yoga for the Eyes"

Nathan Oxenfeld, founder of Integral Eyesight Improvement, talks about the Bates Method and helps J unravel some os his own vision patterns. They discuss Nathan’s journey of improving his eyesight and no longer needing glasses, Dr Bates and his method, connections and parallels between Integral Yoga, Sri Aurobindu, and the Bates Method, conventional notions about eye health, and the deeper implications of inquiry into eyesight.

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Dan Coniglio - "Wim Hof Method"

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Dan Coniglio - "Wim Hof Method"

Dan Coniglio, an official Wim Hof Method Instructor, visits J in PA for an exchange of yoga, friendship, and ice baths. After J gave Dan a yoga class in his studio, Dan took J through a Wim Hof session that culminated in this conversation about the three pillars of: breath, mind and cold. They also discuss how Dan got to the method, parallels to yoga, understanding uncomfortable rituals, and the importance of remaining open..

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Chara Caruthers - "Loving Yourself Through Ayurveda"

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Chara Caruthers - "Loving Yourself Through Ayurveda"

Chara Caruthers, author of Eat Like You Love Yourself, offers J a fresh look at Ayurveda as a means to know and love ourselves. Chara has been participating in J’s weekly teacher’s class and when he saw that she hosts a TV show on Ayurvedic cooking, he seized the opportunity to learn about her, discuss some commonly held misconceptions about Ayurveda, and explore practical ways of thinking about and applying Ayurvedic principles..

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Mark Whitwell - “Krishnamacharya, God, and Sex”

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Mark Whitwell - “Krishnamacharya, God, and Sex”

Mark Whitwell, author of God and Sex: Now We Get Both, sits down with J to discuss T. Krishnamacharya and the power of the cosmos. They have a long history together and in this rare meeting they discuss the paradox between abuse and blessings in guru lineages, what Mark means when he says “The Great Tradition,” the Krishnamurti’s role, and bringing forth a new renaissance of ancient wisdom in mainstream yoga and beyond.

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Nicole Cardoza - “Shame and Reclamation in Wellness Spaces”

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Nicole Cardoza - “Shame and Reclamation in Wellness Spaces”

Nicole Cardoza, founder of Yoga Foster and Reclamation Ventures, joins J to discuss her recent run-in with Yoga Journal and the work she is doing to reduce the wellness gap. They discuss her background as a strategist for large companies like Nike, becoming a yoga teacher and volunteering in public schools, the recent controversy involving Yoga Journal, and her dedication to empowering teachers and closing the wellness gap.

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Frederick Newbill III - "Intersecting Race, Religion and Yoga"

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Frederick Newbill III - "Intersecting Race, Religion and Yoga"

Frederick Newbill III reached out to J after listening to the show and his unique life experience inspired this discussion on the intersection of race, religion, and yoga. They discuss what it’s like to have a grandfather who is a prominent southern Baptist minister while having a father who is a career criminal, being mixed race, finding yoga and a passion for academic study in Sanskrit and Indic Religious History, and the power of yogic inquiry.

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Live from Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival - "Mindfulness Matters"

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Live from Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival - "Mindfulness Matters"

J hosts a live panel discussion at the Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival with Dr. Donna Mueller, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, Charles Curtis, Harrison Bailey III, and Anne Alexander. They discuss yoga in clinical settings, the roots of mindfulness in Ayurveda, mindfulness based cognitive therapy and neurolinguistic programming, the impact of mindfulness programs in high schools to address greater levels of trauma our kids experience..

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Guy Donahaye - "History of Guru Worship in Ashtanga Yoga"

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Guy Donahaye - "History of Guru Worship in Ashtanga Yoga"

Guy Donahaye, coauthor of the book: Guruji: A Portrait of Sri K Pattabhi Jois through the Eyes of His Students, sits down with J to discuss the history of guru worship in Ashtanga Yoga, the abuse that was committed, and his feelings about it now. Guy talks about discovering the practice, making it his life pursuit, his experience of Pattabhi Jois, what he has learned about abuse, the story behind the Guruji book and evolving his understanding.

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Molly Lannon Kenny - "Pioneering Radical Yoga Service"

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Molly Lannon Kenny - "Pioneering Radical Yoga Service"

Molly Lannon Kenny, founder of The Samarya Center, is an old friend of J’s and in this talk they discuss her formative work in yoga service and the trajectory of the industry over the last twenty years. Molly shares her insights into the early ashtanga scene, working in clinical environments, yoga therapy and standardization, mystical and contemplative aspects of practice, and a return to the essence of connecting with people right where they are.

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Ida Jo - "Woman of Yoga"

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Ida Jo - "Woman of Yoga"

Ida Jo, musician and Gosh Yoga teacher, reached out to J to talk about the research project she is undertaking on Woman of Yoga. Ida worked alongside Jerome Armstrong while he was writing his book, Calcutta Yoga, and is picking up the thread to tell some of the untold stories of woman yogis. They also discuss Ida’s music and art, aspects of prescriptive yoga in the Gosh tradition and the importance of sharing stories.

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Neil Pearson - “Integrating Yoga and Science in Pain Care”

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Neil Pearson - “Integrating Yoga and Science in Pain Care”

Neil Pearson, coauthor of Yoga and Science in Pain Care, returns to the show to talk with j about integrating yoga and the cutting edge of pain science. They discuss the importance of creating therapeutic alliances, self-care instead of self-management, autonomic physiological synchrony and empathy, education as a form of treatment, biopsychosocial model as a non-dual perspective, and fostering human resilience.

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Live in AU - Nicole Walsh, Mark O’Brien, Michael de Manincor

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Live in AU - Nicole Walsh, Mark O’Brien, Michael de Manincor

In June 2019, J traveled to Sydney, AU and while he was there he recorded this live panel conversation with Nicole Walsh, Mark O’Brien, and Michael de Manicor. They discuss Nicole’s history with Bikram Yoga and her new direction with InYoga, Mark’s insights into Qi Yoga’s longevity and how to maintain a practice over time, and Michael chimes in on the move to advanced training at The Yoga Institute and serving our communities.

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Nischala Joy Devi - "The Namaste Effect"

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Nischala Joy Devi - "The Namaste Effect"

Nischala Joy Devi, author of The Namaste Effect, returns to the show to warm J’s heart and inspire us all to be in a place of love and oneness. They discuss what’s been going on in the two years since they last spoke, the fear and anxiety that currently pervades, definitive evidence of our own divinity, practical applications of chakra theory, what the “namaste effect” is, and how we can live in this world expressing love as a primary action.

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Lauren Walker - "Energy Medicine Yoga"

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Lauren Walker - "Energy Medicine Yoga"

Lauren Walker. creator of Energy Medicine Yoga, talks with J about energy healing and her circuitous path in yoga. They discuss their shared history in NYC in the 90’s, Lauren’s departure from yoga and pursuit of other modalities, how politics affected her choices, developing primitive skills, Donna Eden, misunderstandings about chakras, and seeing past arbitrary limitations to reveal our inherent power and ability to heal.

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Chase Bossart - "Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, Samkhya, and Gita"

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Chase Bossart - "Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, Samkhya, and Gita"

Chase Bossart, founder of Yoga Well Institute, is a longtime student of TKV Desikachar and friend of J’s who returns to the show to shed some light on the essence of yoga with an unconventional view of Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, Samkhya, and Bhagavad Gita. They discuss whether Patanjali wrote the commentary, misconceptions about the definition of nirodhah , and a universal picture of yoga based on perception and knowing.

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Bernie McDonald - "Walking and Learning About America"

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Bernie McDonald - "Walking and Learning About America"

Bernie McDonald is walking 100 miles in every US state and decided to stop by J’s studio in Allentown, PA. They discuss why he started walking, the sort of interactions he has had in the yoga world during his travels, aspects of the country that most of us don’t ever see, how he stays focused on his purpose when things get difficult, preconceived ideas about who and what we are, and the simple beauty and profound majesty of life as it is.

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Lara Land - "Being an Ally for Diversity in Yoga"

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Lara Land - "Being an Ally for Diversity in Yoga"

Lara Land, founder of Land Yoga and SOULFest NYC, talks with J about opening a yoga center in Harlem and becoming an ally for diversity in yoga. They discuss family life and some early days in the NY scene, her level 2 Ashtanga authorization and where she stands on the turmoil in that tradition, what it was like to open a center in Harlem, and why she formed a non-profit and started programs to reach underserved populations,

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